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LM53 SNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,504 mi
Last recorded124,504 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 99,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 98,230 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 94,320 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,501 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 92,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 92,420 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 90,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,912 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 SNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

LM53 SNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LM53 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 SNU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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