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LM53 NXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

222,086 mi
Last recorded222,086 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 NXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 222,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 220,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 218,502 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 217,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 215,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 215,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 211,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 207,973 miles

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

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

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

front both tyres slightly worn on the edges

Fail 6 Nov 2017 207,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front both tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 205,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 205,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 203,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 200,288 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 199,646 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion above fuel tank.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 197,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 179,082 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust not insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2013 179,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 156,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 131,748 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 131,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 109,519 miles

Minor Oli Leak O/S Engine Area? Can't See Where From

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

Rear Number Plate Starting To DeLaminate

Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,441 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 74,820 miles

rear tyres low

washer fluid low

Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,517 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 52,517 miles

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

Advise nsf rubber jackjing point missing in need of attention !

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

LM53 NXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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