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Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective not contacting windscreen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not contacting windscreen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()
Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Fog Lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Mechanism Worn (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible Plate Delaminated Making Area Around Character "3" Non Reflective And Can Prevent Identification Of The Vehicle By (ANPR) Cameras (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring Insecure Behind Front Bumper And Fouling With Tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Fog Lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Mechanism Worn (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Under Inflated ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release mechanism worn (1.1.6 (d))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear offside & nearside driveshafts corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear offside & nearside driveshafts corroded
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp, offside & nearside (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread along top edge of plate (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear offside & nearside drive shafts corroded
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside & nearside damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread along top edge (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear offside & nearside drive shafts corroded
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside & nearside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
both front fog lights slightly loose
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread along top edge (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear offside & nearside drive shafts corroded
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside & nearside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
both front fog lights slightly loose
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower both offside & nearside fog lamps insecure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate along top edge (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing liner slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticking
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive near bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear boot lid external release handle not working, access for inspection gained using interior boot lid release button
Rear offside & nearside drive shafts corroded
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding NOTE, wheel bearing NOT tested for roughness when rotated (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding NOTE, wheel bearing NOT tested for roughness when rotated (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not fully releasing (1.1.6 (d))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated note , parking brake not releasing fully (1.1.10 (f))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower both offside & nearside fog lamps insecure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate along top edge (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing liner slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticking
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive near bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear boot lid external release handle not working, access for inspection gained using interior boot lid release button
Rear offside & nearside drive shafts corroded
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear offside & nearside, bind detected when rotating wheel by hand
both front fog lamps insecure
both rear drive shafts corroded
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
external boot release handle sticking
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted chrome trim projecting from vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear offside & nearside, bind detected when rotating wheel by hand
both front fog lamps insecure
both rear drive shafts corroded
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
external boot release handle sticking
Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear both driveshafts corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot lid release handle sticking
both front fog lamps insecure
both rear wheel bearings NOT tested for roughness when rotated, MUST be tested on retest
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp no further fault found (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp, no further fault found (1.8)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear both driveshafts corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot lid release handle sticking
both front fog lamps insecure
both rear wheel bearings NOT tested for roughness when rotated, MUST be tested on retest
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Both front inner tie rods have slight play
Both front tyres are feathering on inner edge
Both rear tyre valves are cracked
Both rear tyres ar feathering
Both side repeaters are cracked and damaged
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring som components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs are worn on inner fascia
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM OF THE 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyre valves are cracked
Both rear tyres ar feathering
Both front inner tie rods have slight play
Both front tyres are feathering on inner edge
Both side repeaters are cracked and damaged
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring som components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs are worn on inner fascia
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front inner tie rods have slight play
Both rear and nearside front valve slightly damaged
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside front tyre starting to feather on inner shoulder
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp TOO DIM (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp TOO DIM (1.2.1f)
Both front inner tie rods have slight play
Both rear and nearside front valve slightly damaged
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside front tyre starting to feather on inner shoulder
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front thrust arm ball joint dust cover split
stone chip in windscreen zone A
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
stone chip in windscreen zone A
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nsf headlamp - top holder broken.
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nsf headlamp - top holder broken.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
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LB53 UAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 LB53 UAU, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LB53 UAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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