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LM53 KYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,267 mi
Last recorded191,267 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 191,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 181,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 160,850 miles

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

emissions did not register

Pass 1 Apr 2017 158,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 152,424 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 129,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,323 miles

avise both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,052 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 93,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,247 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,249 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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LM53 KYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LM53 KYX, 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 LM53 KYX registered?

LM53 KYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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