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LM53 OTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,230 mi
Last recorded126,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 126,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,183 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear tyre is perishing and close to its limit

offside rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 17 Dec 2018 102,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear tyre is perishing and close to its limit

offside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded and 1 mount broken away but system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Dec 2017 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded and 1 mount broken away but system still adequately supported

nearside rear valve stem perished

play in nearside track rod end- advise replacement

slight fluctuation from offside rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,401 miles

both front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes just starting to unbond

both front tyres heavily perished and cracked on tread(strong advise)

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroded and 1 mount broken away

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

nearside front antiroll bar link arm gaiter just starting to split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,272 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,736 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,128 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside front and nearside front lower rear suspension arm bushes just starting to unbond

offside front suspension level sensor clamp broken but still secure

rear brake hoses slightly perished

screw in inner edge of tread of nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

very slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,515 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,420 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,951 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on uoter edges and on the legal limit

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,645 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 OTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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