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LM53 EHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,793 mi
Last recorded171,793 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 171,793 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 152,607 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lazy

off side front mirror indicator cracked but still functioning

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 152,607 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lazy

off side front mirror indicator cracked but still functioning

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,697 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/sf door mirrior indicater cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,921 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel arch plash gaured insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2012 128,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 121,873 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 4 Nov 2011 121,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 10 Nov 2010 113,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2010 113,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,926 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,011 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 50,011 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

LM53 EHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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