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HK53 LCO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,907 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,905 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 71,446 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)

Fail 2 May 2017 71,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,954 miles

E.M.L

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,601 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn very thin inner edge (tread)

Parking brake warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,210 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,630 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 42,620 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,812 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,407 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

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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HK53 LCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK53 LCO, 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 HK53 LCO registered?

HK53 LCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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