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LR53 SRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,182 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,259 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,256 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,981 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,177 miles

Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,202 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,819 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,100 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,913 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 SRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR53 SRZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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