MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rear box silencer worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C.A. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C.A. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust hanger 1 broken
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /hose connecdtor (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rear pipe bracket broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /hose connecdtor (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rear pipe bracket broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
body damage
elec window control pack broken
front & rear suspension rusted
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle. front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle, front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure 23inch standard blade, locking clip failing to secure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle. front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle, front arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake pad(s) wearing uneven
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant malfunction indicating a fault in the system
engine covered/under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant malfunction indicating a fault in the system
engine covered/under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
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LB52 DYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 LB52 DYT, 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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LB52 DYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2003.
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