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LD53 LLK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 101,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,133 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre perished and shows damage at the outer side wall.

near side rear brakes are binding on.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 19%.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 88,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,348 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 70,003 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,638 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)

n/s wiper poor

Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,638 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

n/s wiper poor

Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,028 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 51,028 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,146 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 23,362 miles

Childseat fitted to nsr . Belt not fully tested.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,362 miles

Childseat fitted to nsr . Belt not fully tested.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,324 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 17,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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LD53 LLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD53 LLK, 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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LD53 LLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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