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LC53 LYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,895 mi
Last recorded160,895 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 160,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 135,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,997 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 105,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,894 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,391 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,377 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

service indicator on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,101 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,005 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

offside front, bottom ball joint, dust cover split

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 LYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

LC53 LYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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