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KG53 LXC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,155 mi
Last recorded92,155 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested idle speed unable to remain constant, revs fluctuating (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty not keeping indicators on when selecting right indicator (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery warning light is on

brake pad wear warning light is on

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,490 miles

front suspension bushes worn

rear no plate deteriorated

subframes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,203 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,081 miles

light fault come up on dash board but all light are working

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,737 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,835 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,903 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,903 miles

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

corossion to exhaust system joints

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth worn on edges

full engine and vehicle under body trays fitted

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 33,592 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corossion to exhaust system joints

cracking and perishing to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

dammage to n/s/r quarter panel

full vehicle under tray fitted

small stone chips in windscreen

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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KG53 LXC 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 58.8%.

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 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 KG53 LXC, 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 KG53 LXC registered?

KG53 LXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is KG53 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG53 LXC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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