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LS53 WVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,678 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,437 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs worn

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer aim poor

Fail 11 Feb 2012 66,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer aim poor

Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Fail 26 Feb 2011 63,338 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR

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

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,733 miles

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

Fail 20 Feb 2010 59,706 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT O/S TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR - outer edge

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,246 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 55,246 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,030 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 40,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LS53 WVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS53 WVK, 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 LS53 WVK registered?

LS53 WVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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