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LN53 UNM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,538 mi
Last recorded90,538 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r to brake hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,500 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 56,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,823 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 51,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,141 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 UNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LN53 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

LN53 UNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is LN53 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 UNM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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