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LM53 SMX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,313 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower front arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 110,313 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower front arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,366 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,356 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust middle and rear slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,336 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp aim poor

offside mirror poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2015 101,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside headlamp aim poor

offside mirror poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,092 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower arm [front arm] boots poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight leak exhaust mid section

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,251 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 97,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,750 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,438 miles

tyres very low outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,654 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R lamp unit reflector loose inside.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 54,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R lamp unit reflector loose inside.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,534 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 43,526 miles

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

n/s side repeater damaged

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 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SMX, 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 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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