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LG53 LTU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,189 mi
Last recorded166,189 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 166,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 161,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,163 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 141,657 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,224 miles

Advise both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Advise both rear tyres perished between tread and starting to wear on inner edges

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise nearside front tyre perished between tread

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 136,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise both rear tyres perished between tread and starting to wear on inner edges

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise nearside front tyre perished between tread

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dark (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 125,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dark (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 105,874 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,891 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 28 Apr 2012 88,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,010 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,008 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,353 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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LG53 LTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

LG53 LTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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