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LC53 KTX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,329 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,981 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,690 miles

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,747 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 KTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LC53 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

LC53 KTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is LC53 KTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 KTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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