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LC53 UHE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 UHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 88,467 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 82,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 75,207 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

secondary safety catch release lever is missing

Fail 6 Jan 2022 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged to exposed cords 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

secondary safety catch release lever is missing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,125 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have a poor image (repair or replace ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low tread 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have a poor image (repair or replace ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low tread 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,312 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses are deteriorated/almost no image visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers have poor clearance/cleaned blades.

Nearside Front jacking block is missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded to excess (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,889 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides have a poor image. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,793 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty indicator wont stay on constantly unless steering is turned to the offside (1.4.A.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides have a poor image. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lense covers deteriorated to excess. Poor image. (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & splits to excess on outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded & broken off exhaust system (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished & split to excess to exposed cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & splits to excess on outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside poor clearance

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,558 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 34,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 15,052 miles

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 UHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHE, 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.

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What year was LC53 UHE registered?

LC53 UHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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