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LC53 MFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,448 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 114,448 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,205 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front foglight insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside wiper blade has split ends

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front foglight insecure

Offside front tyre bald on edges (205/55 R16 91W)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 75,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,347 miles

osr inboard cv boot leaking. exhaust rusty in places.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 67,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr inboard cv boot leaking. exhaust rusty in places.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,610 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,074 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 17 Oct 2006 25,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers slightly smeary

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 MFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

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

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