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LM53 SNV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,175 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,686 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,698 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CROSS STRUT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 69,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,465 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs slightly rusty and light pitting

front lower arm front bushes

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,519 miles

non standard fuel tank breather fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

non standard fuel tank breather fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 48,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

LM53 SNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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