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LC53 RWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 RWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 41,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,496 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 38,691 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 38,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,928 miles

both front wheel bearings have play

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LC53 RWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 RWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 RWW registered?

LC53 RWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LC53 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 RWW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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