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LM53 WNG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,362 mi
Last recorded137,362 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,362 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 127,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,734 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,734 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,232 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,546 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,368 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,235 miles

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

nearside front fog light is missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,131 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,828 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,985 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,416 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,496 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 WNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM53 WNG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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