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LR53 CJX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,663 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 122,663 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,831 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,509 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.84% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.18% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers operate when indicators are switched on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,827 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,851 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,941 miles

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,395 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,395 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 CJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

LR53 CJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 CJX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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