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LD53 LMY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 90,208 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,309 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 78,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,031 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,067 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LD53 LMY 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 81%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

LD53 LMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 LMY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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