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LB53 KAX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 137,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,500 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 134,601 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 130,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 130,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,642 miles

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

Slight drag on right front brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 67,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

LB53 KAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is LB53 KAX safe to buy?

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