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LG53 NAE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,978 mi
Last recorded65,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 65,978 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,065 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 65,046 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 63,900 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 62,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance detected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm /front bush is in a deteriorated condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, replacement is advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm ,inner bush, replacement is advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,463 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,939 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jan 2018 56,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All four tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,352 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,918 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,962 miles

both front tyres are slightly feathered, indicating a tracking fault

slight gear box fluid leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,660 miles

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,228 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 NAE 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 76.9%.

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 LG53 NAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG53 NAE?

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What year was LG53 NAE registered?

LG53 NAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is LG53 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 NAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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