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KL53 LXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,306 mi
Last recorded124,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 LXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,696 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 114,886 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 111,122 miles

Rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom both sides of car.

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,261 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,579 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 95,572 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 82,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,297 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 19 Sep 2014 68,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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KL53 LXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KL53 LXR, 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 KL53 LXR registered?

KL53 LXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is KL53 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 LXR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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