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LN53 UKO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

269,461 mi
Last recorded269,461 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 269,461 miles

Plastic floor covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 269,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear inner D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint All four front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Plastic floor covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 257,327 miles

Play in both inner tie rod ball joints

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills not fully inspected as plastic covers are fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 257,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding

Play in both inner tie rod ball joints

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills not fully inspected as plastic covers are fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fumes entering cabin

Pass 18 Feb 2013 228,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 207,781 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 207,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 183,220 miles

Both rear inner CV boots perished/worn

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play in both steering rack track control arm ball joints (offside worst)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 170,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 170,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dashboard display shows malfunction in elec stabilising system

Pass 19 Feb 2010 156,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

e s p fault

service due in 300 miles

Pass 15 Aug 2008 112,459 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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LN53 UKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN53 UKO, 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 LN53 UKO registered?

LN53 UKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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