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LS53 PJX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,288 mi
Last recorded140,288 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 140,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,010 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 111,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 105,887 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 98,490 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 91,418 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,732 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 15 May 2014 66,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,799 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,465 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 28,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 24,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,847 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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LS53 PJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS53 PJX, 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 LS53 PJX registered?

LS53 PJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LS53 PJX safe to buy?

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