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LS53 VNO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,883 mi
Last recorded121,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,434 miles

Both outer sills covered.

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 108,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both outer sills covered.

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,787 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 11,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,638 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 86,335 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 75,627 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,910 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 5,550 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 4,110 miles

all 4 tyres slit cracking on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,897 miles

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 VNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

LS53 VNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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