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LF53 SXW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,113 mi
Last recorded141,113 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 141,113 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 6 Jun 2025 139,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play front steering arms

Pass 6 Jun 2024 137,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside diff seal slight leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 135,160 miles

Rear differential damp

Rear sub-frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 133,325 miles

Offside Rear outer wheel archs corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 131,976 miles

Rear Differential Damp

Pass 9 Jun 2020 130,362 miles

brake pipes corroding

front rake idscs worn

rear flexy brake hose's perished

Pass 2 May 2019 126,837 miles

both rear flexy brake hose's perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 110,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 98,437 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 May 2014 87,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 87,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 74,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 60,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,770 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 54,766 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,618 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,618 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,146 miles

both front castor bushes split

both front discs ridged and worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 27,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,220 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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LF53 SXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF53 SXW, 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 LF53 SXW registered?

LF53 SXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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