MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear sub frame including suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both side rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear sub frame including suspension components corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame including suspension components corroded
under-trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Under trays and engine covers fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension components has surface corrosion
Engine cover and under tray fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside/Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
damage to nearside outer sill cover
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 UMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?
LM53 UMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2003.
Is LM53 UMJ safe to buy?
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