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LK53 OGF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,361 mi
Last recorded140,361 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,800 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 128,800 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 124,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 119,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed just starting to expose on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,312 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,029 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre rear ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,380 miles

under body covered

Pass 30 Dec 2013 82,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 82,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,877 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,122 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,113 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,110 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,190 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,169 miles

both rear tyres 2mm depth

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,447 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 36,447 miles

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

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 OGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

LK53 OGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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