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LB53 LYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,574 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,983 miles

brake pipes greased

underbody plastic's - limited access

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,982 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pipes greased

underbody plastic's - limited access

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs rusty and slightly binding

rear ex corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 61,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 45,188 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 42,114 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 42,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,352 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 LYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

LB53 LYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is LB53 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 LYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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