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LN53 UKY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,996 mi
Last recorded168,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 168,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arc (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arc (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 158,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 158,496 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 146,488 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 146,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 126,182 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 126,182 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inwardly

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear nearside tyre wearing outwardly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 110,996 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 110,926 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 89,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 71,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,181 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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LN53 UKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

LN53 UKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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