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LR53 BYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,552 mi
Last recorded26,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 26,552 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 26,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 26,238 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2025 26,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,886 miles

Slight fluid leak rear diff

Pass 17 Aug 2023 25,396 miles

Diff oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 23,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,547 miles

NSF tyre has a slight disformity on outer wall

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,924 miles

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 15 Aug 2013 16,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,407 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 15,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,957 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 13,956 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,639 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 11,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,783 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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LR53 BYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR53 BYH, 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 LR53 BYH registered?

LR53 BYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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