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LM53 SNF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,337 mi
Last recorded122,337 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 122,337 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,685 miles

handbrake lever goes down along way

Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,683 miles

Nearside front brake binding unable to check the wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

handbrake lever goes down along way

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,660 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,855 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at the bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating.

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle running slightly rich.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating.

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle running slightly rich.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,306 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,111 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 72,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,025 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 SNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

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