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LB53 UPY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,982 mi
Last recorded77,982 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,982 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,982 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 77,967 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame and mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame and mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 62,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,104 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,073 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 37,927 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,496 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,206 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,810 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 16,810 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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 UPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

LB53 UPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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