MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED
SILL KIT FITTED
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight play front steering arms
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside diff seal slight leak
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear differential damp
Rear sub-frame corroded
Sill kit fitted
Offside Rear outer wheel archs corroding
front brake discs worn and corroded
rear brake discs worn
sill kit fitted
Rear Differential Damp
brake pipes corroding
front rake idscs worn
rear flexy brake hose's perished
both rear flexy brake hose's perished
Nearside Front tyre cut inner sidewall
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
both rear tyres worn close to limit
front wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front castor bushes split
both front discs ridged and worn
nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF53 SXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?
LF53 SXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is LF53 SXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF53 SXW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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