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LB53 GYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,071 mi
Last recorded188,071 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 188,071 miles

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

Front both steering arms slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 176,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corroision to offside rear subframe at front subframe bush mounting no movement or subframe seriously weakenend

Slight movement between offside rear anti roll bar bracket and car body no excessive play still secure

Slight travel at both rear shock absorbers

Unable to check under side of car and brake pipes due to covers

Windscreen damaged not in view of driver

Fail 11 Jan 2017 176,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corroision to offside rear subframe at front subframe bush mounting no movement or subframe seriously weakenend

Slight movement between offside rear anti roll bar bracket and car body no excessive play still secure

Slight travel at both rear shock absorbers

Unable to check under side of car and brake pipes due to covers

Windscreen damaged not in view of driver

Pass 4 Dec 2015 155,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 138,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 115,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2012 115,058 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,068 miles

advise parking brake control sticking

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 GYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LB53 GYX, 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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LB53 GYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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