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LM53 UYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,911 mi
Last recorded58,911 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,900 miles

under the car was inspected but its manufaured covered all through

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,829 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,807 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,521 miles

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,719 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,361 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,783 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 UYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

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

Is LM53 UYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 UYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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