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LB53 BXO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,722 mi
Last recorded143,722 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 140,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,503 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,447 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 126,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,868 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 27 Oct 2016 117,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 105,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight cracks in front number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,570 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,717 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,018 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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LB53 BXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB53 BXO, 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 LB53 BXO registered?

LB53 BXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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