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LK53 OED

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 146,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 138,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box start distorting & has slight leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2020 138,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box start distorting & has slight leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,787 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,398 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side front (2.5.A.3c)

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,398 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,146 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 107,146 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 101,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,972 miles

nearside front and offside front bottom of suspension legs fouling lower suspension arms

Fail 2 Feb 2013 93,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front and offside front bottom of suspension legs fouling lower suspension arms

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,396 miles

indicators fading

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 89,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

indicators fading

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 83,136 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 13 May 2010 75,307 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 75,303 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,099 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,428 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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LK53 OED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OED, 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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LK53 OED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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