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LS53 VNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,846 mi
Last recorded81,846 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,701 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front suspension arm outer ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking both n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system/mountings corroded

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front suspension lower arm outer ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system/mountings corroded

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

slight splitting/cracking both n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,122 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front suspension lower arm outer ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system/mountings corroded

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

slight splitting/cracking both n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s lower both outer boots slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system/mountings slightly corroded

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge. centre tread approx 3mm

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower stab arm inner bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust rear section + mounting slightly cooroded

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab-buhes

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,118 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight kerb scuffs n/s o/s front tyre outer sidewalls

slight split n/s o/s front suspension arm ball joint rubber boots

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s both front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,901 miles

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

slight play n/s o/s front wheel bearings

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension caster arm inner stab-bushes

slight splitting n/s o/s main suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,112 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,312 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,482 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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