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LR53 OFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,664 mi
Last recorded92,664 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,664 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,446 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 6,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,161 miles

SRS light illuminated

front brake discs

front number plate

indicator stork

nearside front belt slight fluffing

slight runout rear brakes

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,798 miles

SRS light on

front wipers smeary

nearside front seatbelt needs help retracting

slight ridge front discs

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,367 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

airbag light illuminated

nearside front seatbelt needs help retracting

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

wear to front brake pads and discs

Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

airbag light illuminated

nearside front seatbelt needs help retracting

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

wear to front brake pads and discs

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,250 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 23,574 miles

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

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 OFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

LR53 OFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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