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LJ53 EZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,577 mi
Last recorded135,577 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,577 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 132,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,620 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 124,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,921 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,147 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,916 miles

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

both front discs starting to lip

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 140,011 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

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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LJ53 EZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ53 EZR, 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 LJ53 EZR registered?

LJ53 EZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 EZR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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