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LM53 EGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 127,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 107,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 92,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,975 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2008 53,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,218 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,097 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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LM53 EGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM53 EGJ, 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 LM53 EGJ registered?

LM53 EGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2003.

Is LM53 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 EGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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