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LS53 TFF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,125 mi
Last recorded63,125 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,115 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 60,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,139 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,723 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,494 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,888 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)

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 TFF 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 90.5%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

LS53 TFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is LS53 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 TFF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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