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LR53 SFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,508 mi
Last recorded75,508 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,508 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,546 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,786 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,562 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 34,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,993 miles

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

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 SFV 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 75%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

LR53 SFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LR53 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SFV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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