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LM53 MZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake switch deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake switch deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 123,398 miles

Track rod end deformed and unserviceable both front (2.2.C.1d)

steering stiff

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 117,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 113,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 109,484 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 101,693 miles

wipers

Fail 15 Dec 2012 101,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wipers

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,479 miles

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

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

hand brake nouise

wipers

Fail 15 Dec 2011 90,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

hand brake nouise

wipers

Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,887 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,249 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 67,294 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,996 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 55,985 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,015 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,564 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 34,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MZL, 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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LM53 MZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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