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LJ53 VNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,132 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 22,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,300 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 19,291 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 13,527 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 VNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LJ53 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

LJ53 VNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is LJ53 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 VNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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