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LR53 CNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,765 mi
Last recorded242,765 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 242,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

heads dim

n/s/r drop link play

Fail 14 Oct 2019 242,765 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges slam panel (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

heads dim

n/s/r drop link play

Pass 12 Oct 2018 237,684 miles

brake back plates rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

under body rusty

upper brake light disconnected

Fail 5 Oct 2018 237,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake back plates rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

under body rusty

upper brake light disconnected

Fail 10 Feb 2017 237,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Central brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of wheel + next to coil spring (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded/insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of wheel + next to coil spring (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 235,105 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 227,562 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 218,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 205,014 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS warning light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2011 183,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 164,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 135,061 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 120,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,164 miles

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

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

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

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 CNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR53 CNJ, 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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LR53 CNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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