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LG53 WHA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,016 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 94,010 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,444 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 78,687 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,688 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,592 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,223 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed at anchor point to chassis (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F front arm rubber bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed at anchor point to chassis (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F front arm rubber bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,766 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

handbrake check

Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,761 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

handbrake check

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,776 miles

both rear tyres just on legal limit they are both on wear bars

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall no cords visible

Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,776 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres just on legal limit they are both on wear bars

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall no cords visible

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,410 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,792 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,125 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 25,032 miles

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

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

front brake check

slight damage to nearside front road rim

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,875 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 WHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LG53 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

LG53 WHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LG53 WHA safe to buy?

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