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LK53 VSL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 127,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,218 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 118,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,919 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 89,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,967 miles

EML on

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 18,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,465 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 VSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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