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AY53 LZC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,293 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,293 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to under body

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,702 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,751 miles

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

Slight play o/s of steering rack.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 16 May 2012 46,506 miles

both rear tyres,centre treads worn down to wear limit indicators.

Fail 15 May 2012 46,506 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres,centre treads worn down to wear limit indicators.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,099 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 54,099 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,611 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly more on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,611 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,217 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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AY53 LZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY53 LZC, 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 AY53 LZC registered?

AY53 LZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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