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LR53 LGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 73,391 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 73,391 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,171 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer fluid added

Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,904 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre bald outer edge and getting close to wear indicators recommend replacement

nsr jacking pad missing

osf tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,826 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge,osr tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,505 miles

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge--Just Legal

O/S/R Tyre Has Slight Wall Damage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,935 miles

engine and full underbody covers fitted limited view of components

Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine and full underbody covers fitted limited view of components

osf antiroll bar link gaitor split,nsf lower forward ball joint gaitor split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,534 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

osf antiroll bar link gaitor split

osf tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims on lower sills unable to check fully

rear indicators pale,recommend attention

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,456 miles

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

osf antiroll bar link gaitor split

osf tyre wearing on edges

park brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,945 miles

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

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

full engine/body undertray fitted

noise from drive belt area

o/s/f lower forward ball joint gaiter deteriorated

parking brake travel

Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

full engine and under body covers fitted limited view of components

noise from drive belt area

osf lower forward ball joint gaiter deteriorated

parking brake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,589 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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LR53 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR53 LGE, 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 LR53 LGE registered?

LR53 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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