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LK53 VWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,531 miles

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,436 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,557 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

oil leek from gear box

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,774 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,263 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 VWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

LK53 VWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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