2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · LS53 OYR
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 75,334 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 OYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 75,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 OYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes C (LS53 OYR) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LS53 OYR Mileage History
- 08/08/202469,349 mi
- 09/08/202469,362 mi+13 mi
- 20/08/202571,583 mi+2,221 mi
- 20/08/202571,583 mi
- 20/08/202675,334 mi+3,751 mi
Average of roughly 2,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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