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LR53 ONJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 51,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,611 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,676 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 ONJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

LR53 ONJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LR53 ONJ safe to buy?

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