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LN53 UJA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,983 mi
Last recorded84,983 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,983 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 84,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,047 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 82,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,818 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 79,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 77,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,349 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,644 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 74,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,326 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front/rear ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 72,326 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front/rear ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 71,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,875 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 58,601 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

wear noted on front brake discs.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,976 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 UJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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