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LF53 WHM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,340 mi
Last recorded159,340 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 159,340 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres are incorrectly fitted with Audi only tyres

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R lamp cracked but light output isn't affected

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S mirror glass is deteriorated but still provides an adequate view to the rear

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear exhaust mount by the diff has corroded off

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 146,375 miles

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded and splitting but secure and not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has a crack in the stop lamp area but does not bleed light.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass chromatic deteriorated. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 146,375 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both dipped beams do not display image in tester (1.8.A.1c)

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded and splitting but secure and not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has a crack in the stop lamp area but does not bleed light.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass chromatic deteriorated. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,568 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint caster arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing barrel bush, attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush, attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak turbo area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both engine mounts. (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both headlights faded bad. No pattern.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint caster arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing barrel bush, attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush, attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak turbo area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both engine mounts. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,842 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel smell from under covers

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door lock bouncing

o/s mirror glass discoloured

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,426 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,424 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f dip beam pattern poor

Fail 4 Dec 2012 92,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f dip beam pattern poor

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,512 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around pas rack

slight creaking when turning steering

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 67,828 miles

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

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,761 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front castor bushes split

both front control arm bushes split

both front discs ridged and worn

light stone chips windscreen

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,157 miles

both front castor bushes split

both front control arm bushes split

engine oily

front discs ridged and worn

offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

side wall damage offside front tyre (outer)

stone chip windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,416 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 40,416 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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