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LM53 LBK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,188 mi
Last recorded112,188 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,955 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,407 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,039 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,355 miles

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

near side front outer tyre wall have cuts close to cord.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,299 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front outer tyre wall have cuts close to cord.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,826 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,826 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,286 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres showing early signs of cracking and perishing.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,975 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,613 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,727 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,053 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 LBK 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 77.3%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

LM53 LBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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