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LM53 UNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,030 mi
Last recorded135,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in Offside front inner steering arm

Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 132,205 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,431 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear suspension very noisy

Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 zr 91y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,144 miles

front number plate cracked

child seat fitted

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

bulb warnings on dash but lights working

Fail 30 Jan 2016 106,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 225/45zr17 94w (4.1.D.1b)

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

bulb warnings on dash but lights working

child seat fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,233 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged.

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

Offside rear tyre has several splits in the tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,605 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,235 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,359 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 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

LM53 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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