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LG53 WHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,548 mi
Last recorded133,548 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,949 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,394 miles

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

hand brake foot pedal return lazy

Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake pedal return lazy

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,425 miles

o/s/f bottom suspension arm rubber bush has slight wear

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,425 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

o/s/f bottom suspension arm rubber bush has slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,069 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,969 miles

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

gearbox oily

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 WHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

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

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