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LM53 OUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,521 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 103,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,141 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps frosted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps frosted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,618 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cut 205.50.17

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres outer edges wearing

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cut 205.50.17

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti roll bar mounts corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.50.17 (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti roll bar mounts corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished sidewall R/A 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hanger broken. Exhaust still secure

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 78,712 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hanger broken. Exhaust still secure

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,503 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 72,285 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 66,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight movement o/s/f headlamp.Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.N/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,358 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,406 miles

Front suspension torque and Cross strut bush's starting to split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small crack to nearside mirror indicator lens.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,281 miles

Front suspenion Torque and Cross strut bush's starting to split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front fog light lens broken.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,846 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 15,846 miles

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

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 OUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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