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LR53 VYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,919 mi
Last recorded76,919 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 76,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,407 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 76,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2023 76,318 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 74,628 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,623 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,635 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front+Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,824 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,526 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,271 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,014 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 48,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 370,005 miles

N/S/F TRYE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,164 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 VYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

LR53 VYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is LR53 VYF safe to buy?

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