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LR53 OGF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,779 mi
Last recorded119,779 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 119,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 117,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 108,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 103,588 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,720 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 91,720 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt rivet broken

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,573 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,033 miles

o/s steering arm has slght play

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,936 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,819 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 10,616 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

majority of the vehicle underside protected with plastic undertrays

offside rear bumper corner scuffed

plastic side skirts fitted

unable to fully inspect the nearside front tyre tread or the nearside front wheel bearing due to being unable to turn the nearside front wheel, at all, by hand

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 OGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

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

Is LR53 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 OGF 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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