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LK53 ODU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,781 mi
Last recorded115,781 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,781 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 104,313 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 98,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 92,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 82,406 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 75,006 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,943 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 60,943 miles

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

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 ODU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LK53 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

LK53 ODU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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