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LN53 UKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,302 mi
Last recorded77,302 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,302 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,687 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,980 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 33,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,420 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 18,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,876 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 UKA 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 76%.

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 UKA, 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 LN53 UKA registered?

LN53 UKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LN53 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 UKA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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