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LF53 UFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 UFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded.

rear subframe and components corroded.

shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2025 93,771 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,266 miles

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

Offside Front suspension coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

both front headlamps faded

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,754 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 92,727 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,134 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,701 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,695 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside door mirror glass

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,442 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,442 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 91,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage.

slight drag at rear wheels.

Fail 11 May 2016 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage.

slight drag at rear wheels.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,436 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 85,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,318 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pads low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,518 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 UFD 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 73.9%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

LF53 UFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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