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2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,815 mi
Last recorded65,815 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,815 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,569 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 61,497 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,049 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,584 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,470 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear of vehicle but no sharp edges evident

All brake discs have very heavy corrosion and pitting

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low at 3.5mm

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,470 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear of vehicle but no sharp edges evident

All brake discs have very heavy corrosion and pitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low at 3.5mm

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,878 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 21 Sep 2006 26,832 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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LR53 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LR53 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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