MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside nearside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside nearside (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)
child seats fitted not allowing inspection off seat belts
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear subframe mounting bracket has slight dent,creased
rear number plate delaminating
both rear tyres getting low on centre tread
drivers door mirror glass starting to perish
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC53 BWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?
LC53 BWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is LC53 BWX safe to buy?
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