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LK53 OUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,959 mi
Last recorded143,959 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 143,959 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 143,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

heang is missing in the centre section of the exhaust

n/s/rear coil spring is fractured at the tip but steel on its place

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 117,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 117,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 108,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,364 miles

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

both front plus nearside rear tyres wearing low on tread on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 97,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,939 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 84,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/s/f tyres wearing low on edges.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,444 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 36,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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