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LM53 SOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 103,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,993 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,361 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 53,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,855 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 49,853 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,820 miles

offside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,974 miles

offside rear tyre damaged in sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,878 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,945 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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LM53 SOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SOA, 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

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What year was LM53 SOA registered?

LM53 SOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is LM53 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 SOA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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