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FD53 LRU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 102,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 100,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 88,030 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall split apart not to cords

both sides front brake discs lipped

Fail 6 May 2020 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre outer wall split apart not to cords

both sides front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,615 miles

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,554 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 63,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,615 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,347 miles

n/s/f outer sidewall cut,cords not visible.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,866 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,825 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,060 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,537 miles

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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FD53 LRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FD53 LRU, 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 FD53 LRU registered?

FD53 LRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FD53 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 LRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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