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LG53 MRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,836 mi
Last recorded126,836 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 MRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,818 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 107,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,491 miles

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

all floor pan stone chipped { black}

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,327 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,971 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,971 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,745 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,570 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,611 miles

windscreen wipers poor and fitted wrong

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,541 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,647 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)

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 18 Jan 2010 39,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,419 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 29,443 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,625 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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LG53 MRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LG53 MRV, 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 LG53 MRV registered?

LG53 MRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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