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LR53 SFF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 95,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 92,067 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 92,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,701 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,761 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 77,761 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,000 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,000 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre perished on tyre walls

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,122 miles

N/S/F Tyre has fine cracks on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 63,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,211 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,211 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,787 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,200 miles

front brakes unbalance 20pc

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,161 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 SFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

LR53 SFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 SFF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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