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LC53 BGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,480 mi
Last recorded109,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 109,480 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,555 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 119,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 106,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,442 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass dark (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,435 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass dark (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,641 miles

Both NS tyres worn 1mm away from the legal limit!

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated!

Front brake discs very worn!

Front pads worn low!

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,453 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 66,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 66,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 42,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,919 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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LC53 BGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC53 BGZ, 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 LC53 BGZ registered?

LC53 BGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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