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LC53 MGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,924 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 80,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,478 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,440 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,439 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,389 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 24,381 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,533 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 MGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MGZ, 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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LC53 MGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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