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LR53 VXX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

smell of oil

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,624 miles

Both rear tyres worn (inner) edges

Indicator switch faulty Offside operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 136,622 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Both rear tyres worn (inner) edges

Indicator switch faulty Offside operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 132,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing low / edges worn (damage to outer sidewall)

Play detected in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight oil leaks from engine/ gearbox areas?

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Nov 2022 132,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing low / edges worn (damage to outer sidewall)

Play detected in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight oil leaks from engine/ gearbox areas?

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,125 miles

o/s front pads getting low

rear brake pipes corroding into rear flexi hose

Fail 20 Oct 2021 129,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm(steel arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front pads getting low

rear brake pipes corroding into rear flexi hose

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,084 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 4 Nov 2020 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,238 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and inner edge worn

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,234 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Lower ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and inner edge worn

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2017 108,549 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,826 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2016 99,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,719 miles

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,163 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 81,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,474 miles

Damage to near side front wheel and tyre side wall. No cords showing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 52,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,121 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 VXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

LR53 VXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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