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LK53 VBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,900 mi
Last recorded82,900 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material END PART (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material END PART (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated FOOT PEDAL (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material END PART (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material END PART (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated FOOT PEDAL (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 78,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,261 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,261 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,151 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,166 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,380 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,353 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,665 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

LK53 VBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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