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LG53 NBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,741 mi
Last recorded134,741 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 134,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,028 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 109,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,859 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 64,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,427 miles

indicator stork

oil level slightly low

parking brake ratchet

parking brake travel

rear number plate

Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

indicator stork

oil level slightly low

parking brake ratchet

parking brake travel

rear number plate

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,365 miles

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

front arm front bushes slightly marked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,819 miles

lower front arm inner bushes

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre warn low on inner and outer edges reccomend attention very soon getting close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,994 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 20,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

LG53 NBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LG53 NBE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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