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LM53 WLN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,096 mi
Last recorded156,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 156,096 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front foglamp insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some coponents

Fail 29 Dec 2017 156,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front foglamp insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some coponents

Pass 29 Dec 2016 142,362 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 142,362 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 129,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 119,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 115,065 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 105,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 100,206 miles

Advise starting to grate strong advise.

Brake discs rusty,lipped in general strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Engine light on dashboard.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint seals splitting.

Offside rear tyre (metal) in tread possible puncture in tyre.

Offside rear tyre inside tyre wear.

Offside,nearside castor,camber arm bushes cracking.(fronts).

Service light on dashboard.

Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Advise starting to grate strong advise.

Brake discs rusty,lipped in general strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Engine light on dashboard.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint seals splitting.

Offside rear tyre (metal) in tread possible puncture in tyre.

Offside rear tyre inside tyre wear.

Offside,nearside castor,camber arm bushes cracking.(fronts).

Service light on dashboard.

Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,964 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 WLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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