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LD53 LLR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,842 mi
Last recorded127,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 117,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 117,305 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,261 miles

General surface corrosion underside

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe has surface corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,815 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 102,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,823 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,752 miles

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,589 miles

centre exhaust silencer and bracket

front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,571 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken but does not effect the security of the system

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,801 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

rear exhaust hanger starting to corrode

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front discs lipped

rear exhaust hanger starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,077 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,086 miles

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

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,056 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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LD53 LLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LD53 LLR, 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 LD53 LLR registered?

LD53 LLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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