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LB53 EUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 67,554 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,477 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 61,477 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,375 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 49,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 38,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,862 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

LB53 EUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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