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LM53 NEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,771 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 84,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,736 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,017 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,016 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 74,381 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,310 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,633 miles

Front nearside fog lamp damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,127 miles

Front discs lipped on edges.

Nearside side repeater lens damaged.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,224 miles

nearside repeater lens is cracked

there is a stiker in zone 'B' of the offside swept area which obstructs the line of vision. it appears to be the phone number of emergency service. RECOMMEND IT IS RE-SITED

whilst the offside headlight was within adjustment limits, it has been set to match the nearside

Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside repeater lens is cracked

there is a stiker in zone 'B' of the offside swept area which obstructs the line of vision. it appears to be the phone number of emergency service. RECOMMEND IT IS RE-SITED

whilst the offside headlight was within adjustment limits, it has been set to match the nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,928 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Nearside side repeater lens cracked.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,489 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear low

Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,295 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,305 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2008 30,303 miles

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

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2007 30,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,428 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 NEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

LM53 NEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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