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LC53 TBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,547 mi
Last recorded107,547 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,510 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,943 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,079 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 51,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,650 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 44,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,441 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 TBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

LC53 TBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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