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LR53 CNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,193 mi
Last recorded135,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 135,193 miles

b pad warning lamp on brakes and fluid good

Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,617 miles

brake pad low warning lamp on pads are good

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 126,617 miles

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

brake pad low warning lamp on pads are good

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2022 122,658 miles

brake pad low warning light on brake pads new

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 122,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad low warning light on brake pads new

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 118,788 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,000 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,289 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 108,013 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

under trayss fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2018 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

under trayss fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,471 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 103,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,224 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,218 miles

Front and rear registration 3D font

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,520 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,041 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 CNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CNY, 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 LR53 CNY registered?

LR53 CNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CNY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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