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LR53 OFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,650 mi
Last recorded165,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 165,650 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2020 164,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 164,987 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 151,451 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 151,451 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,100 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 130,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,168 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,983 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,323 miles

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

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,579 miles

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

O/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,579 miles

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

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

O/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,704 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s front radius arm bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,446 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,376 miles

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

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 OFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

LR53 OFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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