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LS53 JWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,780 mi
Last recorded149,780 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 149,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 149,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 128,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 108,577 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 108,577 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

front screen damaged

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,504 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

front screen damaged

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,592 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine hunting while at idle but does not affect emissions test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,893 miles

Both Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Engine Undertray Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing

Vehicle Hunting On Idle

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,487 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine And Side Undertrays Fitted

Engine Idle Erratic

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,036 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,186 miles

advised nearside front track control arm inner bush just starting to split.

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 JWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

LS53 JWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2003.

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