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LS53 OWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,551 mi
Last recorded150,551 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,551 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 150,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 145,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 140,844 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 135,851 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front shock absorber bump-stop is missing

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2014 125,662 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 125,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 114,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 114,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 94,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 72,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 574,798 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

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 OWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

LS53 OWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is LS53 OWM safe to buy?

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