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LM53 JXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,081 mi
Last recorded91,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 91,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached New arm fitted and nut been left loose!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit!! (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills have surface corrosion but have plastic over covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,923 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 83,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,223 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 74,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust very rusty

nearside front suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,604 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,257 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,508 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 JXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

LM53 JXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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