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LG53 ANR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ANR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 127,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 118,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,304 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 103,304 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,158 miles

exhaust mounting broken but is still supported

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,462 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,782 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,894 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,290 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,547 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,616 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 30,616 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LG53 ANR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LG53 ANR, 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 LG53 ANR registered?

LG53 ANR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LG53 ANR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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