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LR53 CFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,196 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 135,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 135,386 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,632 miles

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

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

coil spring slightly incomplete on lower seating

Pass 5 Oct 2012 133,632 miles

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

coil spring slightly incomplete on lower seating

Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 128,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 128,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,708 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 86,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 80,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack & poss wheel bearing offside front

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,027 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light is ON

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

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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LR53 CFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR53 CFP, 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 LR53 CFP registered?

LR53 CFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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