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LF53 NDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,511 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Dec 2020 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlights deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,915 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

misting on head lamps

o/s/r light lens broken (no white light showing)

oil leaks

rear steel brake pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

small cracks in front number plate

Fail 5 Dec 2019 122,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rusty

misting on head lamps

o/s/r light lens broken (no white light showing)

oil leaks

rear steel brake pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

small cracks in front number plate

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,815 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear flexi rubber brake pipes are starting to perish

head lamps have a misting on the lens

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Dec 2018 118,815 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear flexi rubber brake pipes are starting to perish

head lamps have a misting on the lens

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,769 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

washers partly blocked

Fail 6 Dec 2017 114,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

washers partly blocked

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 108,450 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 103,636 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,231 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,744 miles

all brakes some fluctuation

o/s/f brake lazy

parking brake antislip rubber missing and warning light n/w

Fail 30 Dec 2013 90,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brakes some fluctuation

o/s/f brake lazy

parking brake antislip rubber missing and warning light n/w

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,438 miles

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

front discs very worn and some judder

Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,221 miles

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

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

front discs very worn and some judder

Pass 26 May 2012 77,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

small cuts to the nearside rear and both front tyre walls.

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 NDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF53 NDN, 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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LF53 NDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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