2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YX53 LCP
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 120,726 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
YX53 LCP Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 120,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YX53 LCP Mileage History
- 17/11/200617,580 mi
- 17/11/200617,580 mi
- 16/11/200726,936 mi+9,356 mi
- 16/11/200726,936 mi
- 12/11/200833,691 mi+6,755 mi
- 12/11/200833,691 mi
- 11/11/200943,007 mi+9,316 mi
- 22/04/201047,176 mi+4,169 mi
- 28/04/201047,177 mi+1 mi
- 19/04/201156,382 mi+9,205 mi
- 20/04/201156,408 mi+26 mi
- 19/04/201266,697 mi+10,289 mi
- 24/04/201266,849 mi+152 mi
- 11/04/201374,113 mi+7,264 mi
- 15/04/201374,168 mi+55 mi
- 28/02/201483,313 mi+9,145 mi
- 28/02/201483,314 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/201591,659 mi+8,345 mi
- 24/02/201591,660 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/201699,385 mi+7,725 mi
- 08/02/2017101,598 mi+2,213 mi
- 21/02/2018103,958 mi+2,360 mi
- 21/02/2019106,231 mi+2,273 mi
- 07/02/2020108,706 mi+2,475 mi
- 27/01/2021110,421 mi+1,715 mi
- 02/02/2021110,442 mi+21 mi
- 08/02/2022111,636 mi+1,194 mi
- 16/02/2023113,929 mi+2,293 mi
- 16/02/2024115,848 mi+1,919 mi
- 23/02/2024115,887 mi+39 mi
- 18/02/2025118,148 mi+2,261 mi
- 18/02/2025118,156 mi+8 mi
- 30/01/2026120,726 mi+2,570 mi
Average of roughly 5,371 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
YX53 LCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (YX53 LCP) between November 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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