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LR53 VXN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,200 mi
Last recorded240,200 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 240,200 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 240,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box clamp (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 232,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 232,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 222,439 miles

stone chip in screen and metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Oct 2017 217,036 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Oct 2017 217,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 211,825 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 211,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 25 Aug 2015 205,567 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 205,184 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 186,984 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 167,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 147,570 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 125,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 125,383 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 101,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,953 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,427 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,851 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 VXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

LR53 VXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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