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LM53 EHG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,980 mi
Last recorded134,980 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 EHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 134,980 miles

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

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 30 Jan 2016 124,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,259 miles

Nearside 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 6 Feb 2014 107,209 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to nearside rerar

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are on the legal limit

SRS malfunction light illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 95,949 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to nearside rerar

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are on the legal limit

SRS malfunction light illuminated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,520 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 25,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,232 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2010

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 42,837 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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LM53 EHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM53 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

LM53 EHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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