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LC53 MBF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,966 mi
Last recorded114,966 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 114,964 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 108,231 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,185 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,901 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres low

Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs worn

rear tyres low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,081 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,081 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,745 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,738 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,079 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,536 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 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

LC53 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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