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LS53 OZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,175 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 87,170 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,654 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,656 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,113 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,113 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,822 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,226 miles

play in n/s/f anti-roll drop link

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,535 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on edge of tread

nail in n/s/r tyre,tyre perished/cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,157 miles

rear number-plate delaminating

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,128 miles

head light aims on upper limit

large under trays

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 OZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LS53 OZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 OZT registered?

LS53 OZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2003.

Is LS53 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OZT 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.

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