2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LM53 JXD
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 94,062 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 JXD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2023
- 94,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 JXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (LM53 JXD) between December 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 advisory notices are 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
LM53 JXD Mileage History
- 22/12/200614,599 mi
- 21/12/200718,579 mi+3,980 mi
- 19/12/200825,001 mi+6,422 mi
- 08/12/200945,110 mi+20,109 mi
- 14/03/201152,030 mi+6,920 mi
- 15/03/201152,030 mi
- 09/03/201257,231 mi+5,201 mi
- 08/03/201361,003 mi+3,772 mi
- 07/03/201465,886 mi+4,883 mi
- 06/03/201570,221 mi+4,335 mi
- 10/03/201570,228 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/201676,167 mi+5,939 mi
- 13/09/201676,173 mi+6 mi
- 13/11/201781,507 mi+5,334 mi
- 17/11/201781,510 mi+3 mi
- 22/02/201985,941 mi+4,431 mi
- 30/01/202089,221 mi+3,280 mi
- 04/02/202190,828 mi+1,607 mi
- 04/02/202190,828 mi
- 16/02/202292,652 mi+1,824 mi
- 18/02/202292,653 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/202394,062 mi+1,409 mi
Average of roughly 4,924 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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