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LK53 FZC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,761 miles

front brake discs worn / lipped

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished / cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,188 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside front front lower arm balljoint dust covers perishe up.

note; warning lights on dash.

offside rear tyre side wall started to perishe up.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,188 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside front front lower arm balljoint dust covers perishe up.

note; warning lights on dash.

offside rear tyre side wall started to perishe up.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,925 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside front suspension front lower arm balljpint dust cover slightly perishe up.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth outer wall perishe up.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

offside front Drivers seat adjustment mechanism starting to deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,090 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,992 miles

enging mangment light on

front discs liped

front wipers slighty smearing

rear anit roll bar slighty rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,299 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,911 miles

engine warning lamp staying on

Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine warning lamp staying on

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,034 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 53,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,734 miles

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

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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LK53 FZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK53 FZC, 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 LK53 FZC registered?

LK53 FZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LK53 FZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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