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LC53 YPK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,330 mi
Last recorded64,330 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 63,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,763 miles

slight travel in footbrake

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,018 miles

slight movement nearside front hub area

slight travel parking brake

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,560 miles

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)

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 YPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YPK, 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 YPK registered?

LC53 YPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is LC53 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 YPK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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