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LC53 UHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 UHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,349 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 50,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper cover trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior mirror present, secure and providing a view to the rear ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 49,300 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper cover trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior mirror present, secure & providing a view to the rear ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 48,285 miles

Nearside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated appears to be leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 48,277 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade appears to be not contacting the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade appears to be not contacting the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep split at base of stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated appears to be leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,275 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior & offside mirrors present, secure & providing a view to the rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 47,268 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre of wiper sweep directly in drivers line of vision (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior & offside mirrors present, secure & providing a view to the rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror partially insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 44,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror partially insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside washer jet partially block

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

washer jets are partially blocked

Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,460 miles

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate edge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Intake manifold clamp insecure,

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

washer jets are partially blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper cover trim insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2017 40,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper cover trim insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,067 miles

EML light illuminated

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate is cracked

Nearside Front tyre is feathering

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front trim partially insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washers in need of slight adjustment

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,937 miles

EML Light illuminated

Nearside front inner ties rod has slight play

Nearside rear tyre cracking within tread, also has sidewall damage

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

EML Light illuminated

Nearside front inner ties rod has slight play

Nearside rear tyre cracking within tread, also has sidewall damage

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside wiper smearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre valve crack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,043 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,134 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 32,134 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,185 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 23,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 15,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,509 miles

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

front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2006 24,793 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHZ, 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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LC53 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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