2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LC53 MBX
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 97,747 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 MBX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 97,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 MBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (LC53 MBX) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LC53 MBX Mileage History
- 30/10/202181,755 mi
- 07/11/202287,866 mi+6,111 mi
- 11/11/202287,877 mi+11 mi
- 27/10/202397,747 mi+9,870 mi
Average of roughly 8,032 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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