MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,982 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame and mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame and mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both by flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))
Headlights lenses deteriorated
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
ADVISE FRONT No PLATE
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB53 UPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 LB53 UPY, 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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LB53 UPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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