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LB53 EUO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,154 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,567 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,999 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,555 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,455 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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LB53 EUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LB53 EUO, 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 LB53 EUO registered?

LB53 EUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LB53 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 EUO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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