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LK53 ODV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 158,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 158,378 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,522 miles

All rear bushes heavily deteriorated including subframe bushes

Both front tyres perished in tread

Front lower forward control arm bushes both sides deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated heavily

Rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear shocks weak

Fail 19 Nov 2020 156,522 miles

All rear bushes heavily deteriorated including subframe bushes

Both front tyres perished in tread

Front lower forward control arm bushes both sides deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated heavily

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear control arm balljoint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear control arm bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear shocks weak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,824 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 142,816 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,664 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2016 125,730 miles

both front hubs have slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2016 125,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front hubs have slight play

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 113,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s parking brake effort just within limits

Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,800 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)

offside front tyre 5mm, nearside front 4mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,379 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 30 Nov 2012 92,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,445 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 85,445 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,673 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,673 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,238 miles

nearside front tyre has low edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,849 miles

Offside Front 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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LK53 ODV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK53 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

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

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