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LC53 LZH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,302 mi
Last recorded150,302 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,302 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer holed and blow but not effecting emissions

Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 135,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 129,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,121 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low on outer edge

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 58,344 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,279 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 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 LZH registered?

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

Is LC53 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 LZH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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