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LM53 WMF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,753 mi
Last recorded121,753 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 WMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2025 120,587 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2025 120,587 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

General under-body corrosion.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2024 119,017 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2024 119,017 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 116,420 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,084 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2018 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 May 2017 100,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing and cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,041 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2012 66,009 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,335 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,141 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 WMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

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

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