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LK53 OSA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,530 mi
Last recorded43,530 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 42,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,134 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 39,102 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,456 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorating outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,971 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to wear bars

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,575 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 28,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,119 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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LK53 OSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LK53 OSA, 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 LK53 OSA registered?

LK53 OSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is LK53 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 OSA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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