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LL53 SSU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,076 mi
Last recorded55,076 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 SSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,633 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,859 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,659 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,416 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)

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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LL53 SSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LL53 SSU, 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 LL53 SSU registered?

LL53 SSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LL53 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL53 SSU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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