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LD53 OBW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 May 2021

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2020 97,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

sill covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2019 90,178 miles

Front brake pads low

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,559 miles

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,653 miles

exhaust hanger broken to the front of the rear silencer

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,968 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 64,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel bearing light play

Pass 11 May 2012 55,408 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,628 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 OBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

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

Is LD53 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 OBW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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