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LC53 BWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,141 mi
Last recorded73,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 67,301 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 66,155 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 60,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,841 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,841 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,527 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,230 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and worn on outer edge

slight play to both front wheels

Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and worn on outer edge

slight play to both front wheels

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,420 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,707 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 22,705 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,941 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre got damage to outer wall.

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 BWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

LC53 BWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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