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LR53 VYO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,795 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 85,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,297 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 49,188 miles

both rear tyres slightly low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,547 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 28,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight cut on off side front outer tyre tread.(pass and advise)

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 VYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

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

Is LR53 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 VYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 VYO have outstanding finance?

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