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LD53 JXO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,844 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 16 May 2016 112,580 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to get low on tread 2 to 3,000 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 11 May 2016 112,124 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to get low on tread 2 to 3,000 miles

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,128 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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LD53 JXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LD53 JXO, 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 LD53 JXO registered?

LD53 JXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LD53 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 JXO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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