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LC53 UGH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,740 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

warning lights reset prior to retest

Fail 12 Jun 2019 115,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,826 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 104,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front antiroll bar d bushes have slight movemant

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,785 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 UGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

LC53 UGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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