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LS53 JVW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

218,049 mi
Last recorded218,049 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 JVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 218,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both / cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

stonechips to windscreen

surface corrosion forming rear subframe

Fail 14 Oct 2022 218,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroding

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2021 185,099 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension Rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2021 185,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension Rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2020 173,968 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 173,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 163,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 154,389 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 149,910 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 139,953 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 139,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,645 miles

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

Offside Rear shock absorber reduced damping affect

Fail 23 Sep 2014 130,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

vehicle underbody rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,876 miles

vehicle underbody rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 194,240 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 194,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 184,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 106,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 106,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,874 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 102,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LS53 JVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS53 JVW, 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 LS53 JVW registered?

LS53 JVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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