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LC53 MBX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,747 mi
Last recorded97,747 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,877 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,866 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,021 miles

nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,557 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outside side wall perished

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,846 miles

Front front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both near side / off side (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front front reg plate cracked

Lower various plastics loose ( under tray

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,156 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 55,156 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,787 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,045 miles

engine cooling fan noisey

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,039 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

chip on windscreen

cracks to front plate

nearside front tyre on 2mm and below limit on stepped edge

offside front tyre on 3mm tread cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,897 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front brake discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f + both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,996 miles

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

n/s/f + both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing low and unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,385 miles

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

front tyres wearing low and unevenly

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,505 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 MBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

LC53 MBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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