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LF53 FTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,072 mi
Last recorded139,072 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 135,633 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,654 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 129,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire dripping from undertray (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,507 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension front lower arms both sides worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,362 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 8 Jan 2016 111,570 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,181 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 87,177 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 73,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,938 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 51,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,086 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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LF53 FTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LF53 FTA, 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 LF53 FTA registered?

LF53 FTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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