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LR53 LHA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,089 mi
Last recorded38,089 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,089 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 37,347 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 36,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 35,221 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear arms corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 35,221 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear arms corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,369 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 34,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,068 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 34,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 32,897 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 31,920 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 30,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,782 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 May 2015 27,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 26,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 25,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 25,035 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 24,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2011 23,614 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 23,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,548 miles

full underbody tray

Pass 13 May 2009 21,260 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

top cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 18,667 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 22 May 2007 15,618 miles

full engine tray fitted.

Fail 23 May 2006 12,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 23 May 2006 12,131 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 LHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

LR53 LHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LR53 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LHA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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