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LM53 SJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,114 mi
Last recorded97,114 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,114 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,255 miles

Both front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes starting to split from bonding

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre nearing tread wear bars 3-4mm

Surface corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion on rear brake calipers

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,538 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,609 miles

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

General surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine under tray insecure on Nearside

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,159 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,279 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,289 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/F Door inner handel is broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount has corroded through

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/F Door inner handel is broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount has corroded through

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,110 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,341 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,217 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,755 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 57,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,462 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,462 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,399 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,320 miles

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

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

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

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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LM53 SJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LM53 SJV, 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 LM53 SJV registered?

LM53 SJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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