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LD53 ONU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ONU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2019 53,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,538 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,733 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 41,930 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 41,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,621 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all tyres are wearing low but still legal time of test -

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,073 miles

all tyres are wearing low but still legal time of test -

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,683 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,398 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 ONU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD53 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

LD53 ONU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is LD53 ONU safe to buy?

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