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LN53 UHT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 115,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 115,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 112,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm and bottom front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,803 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,490 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,485 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,244 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,320 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,392 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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LN53 UHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LN53 UHT, 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 LN53 UHT registered?

LN53 UHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LN53 UHT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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