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LK53 OUL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot hand brake lever does not return (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,100 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,428 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 72,286 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing closed to the limit

Fail 7 Dec 2015 52,696 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing closed to the limit

Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,694 miles

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

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

center exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 43,694 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,482 miles

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

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

center exhaut starting to corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,677 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,843 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 OUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

LK53 OUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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