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LJ53 ODR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ODR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 132,041 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,394 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 126,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,720 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,240 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 106,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,156 miles

Nearside Front wiper has a split

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,009 miles

slight play n/s track rod end & o/s track rod end worn very close to limit

Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,408 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 2 Dec 2008 51,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,663 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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LJ53 ODR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ODR, 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 ODR registered?

LJ53 ODR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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