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LG53 YMK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,028 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,594 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR & OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 1.497 +engine missfire = low on fuel (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,358 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,015 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 55,013 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,839 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,291 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,324 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,462 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 YMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YMK, 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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LG53 YMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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