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LG53 LUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,956 mi
Last recorded57,956 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,956 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush mark yellow (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush mark yellow (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,374 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension creaking / noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 21,886 miles

advise offside front tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,534 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 LUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

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

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