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LG53 WFT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 77,032 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 77,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,664 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,048 miles

poor beam image to both headlamps

Fail 15 Sep 2021 72,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

poor beam image to both headlamps

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,581 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear All suspension/braking components under sealed

Under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,938 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blades smeary

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,120 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,487 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,605 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 WFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

LG53 WFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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