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LH53 AHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,413 miles

Nearside Rear |Tyre has a large cut with a stone embedded

Offside Front tyre wearing right on the outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Offside Rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,889 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 77,886 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front indicator stalk worn also hard to operate washers

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 59,488 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine under trays and cover fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2022 59,488 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine under trays and cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,937 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,729 miles

1 of 3 exhaust hangers broken

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,456 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,711 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,037 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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LH53 AHL 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 87%.

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 LH53 AHL, 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 LH53 AHL registered?

LH53 AHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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