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LG53 MZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 MZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 66,096 miles

Coolant level is low

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 65,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,491 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 63,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 62,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 61,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,810 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 59,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily warn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall and rim heavily curbed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily warn and lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs surface corosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily warn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall and rim heavily curbed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily warn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs surface corosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,326 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 58,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,092 miles

ADVISE.drivers seat,

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,569 miles

ADVISE [ FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE RUBBING ON PROTECTIVE COVER .

ADVISE [ drivers seat .

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,366 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,678 miles

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

front windows excessiveley tinted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,678 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front windows excessiveley tinted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,446 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,636 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2008 25,636 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,296 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 MZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

LG53 MZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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