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LR53 CBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,149 mi
Last recorded119,149 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 119,149 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 23 Aug 2024 111,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 98,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn /gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play /dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play /dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inner edges

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,470 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outside edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outside edges

front brake pads wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outside edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outside edges

front brake pads wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,237 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,423 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 CBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CBV, 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 CBV registered?

LR53 CBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LR53 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CBV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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