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LM53 LKD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,725 mi
Last recorded119,725 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,725 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 119,719 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,495 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,802 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 82,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,877 miles

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,719 miles

Nearside Front 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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LM53 LKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD registered?

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

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