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LR53 SSO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 76,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,171 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 68,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,328 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON OUTTER EGDE..

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,585 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Engine light on...

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,290 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,637 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,807 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 23,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,676 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 SSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 SSO registered?

LR53 SSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is LR53 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SSO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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