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LM53 NCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 144,621 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,321 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,277 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,507 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near travel end limits (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both nearside & offside rear tyres deflated / low pressure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,931 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored slightly surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,931 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored slightly surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frontbrake disc worn low level thickness

Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,164 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both frontbrake disc worn low level thickness

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 53,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,379 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,673 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,764 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 NCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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