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LB53 TYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,518 miles

Front both sides top strut bushes slight worn

Nearside Rear handbrake has slight low effort

Rear can not see bottom of rear springs

driver minor slight discolour

driver seat damage

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,518 miles

Front both sides top strut bushes slight worn

Nearside Rear handbrake has slight low effort

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear can not see bottom of rear springs

driver minor slight discolour

driver seat damage

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2013 62,397 miles

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

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

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 47,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,786 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,626 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 35,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,590 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 TYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

LB53 TYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is LB53 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 TYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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