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LM53 UMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,264 miles

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

rear sub frame including suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2026 125,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both side rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

rear sub frame including suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,836 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame including suspension components corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,000 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,800 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,139 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 121,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,042 miles

Front Ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

Suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,180 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,295 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 96,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,056 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,487 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,952 miles

damage to nearside outer sill cover

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 UMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LM53 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

LM53 UMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is LM53 UMJ safe to buy?

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