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Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper cover trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior mirror present, secure and providing a view to the rear ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper cover trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior mirror present, secure & providing a view to the rear ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated appears to be leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade appears to be not contacting the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade appears to be not contacting the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep split at base of stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated appears to be leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior & offside mirrors present, secure & providing a view to the rear ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))
Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre of wiper sweep directly in drivers line of vision (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior & offside mirrors present, secure & providing a view to the rear ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))
Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside wing mirror partially insecure
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside wing mirror partially insecure
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside washer jet partially block
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
windscreen washers partially blocked
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
washer jets are partially blocked
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate edge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Intake manifold clamp insecure,
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
washer jets are partially blocked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front bumper cover trim insecure
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front bumper cover trim insecure
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
EML light illuminated
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake discs are worn and lipped
Front reg plate is cracked
Nearside Front tyre is feathering
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front trim partially insecure
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside front tyre has sidewall damage
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake discs are worn and lipped
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Washers in need of slight adjustment
EML Light illuminated
Nearside front inner ties rod has slight play
Nearside rear tyre cracking within tread, also has sidewall damage
Offside front tyre has sidewall damage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
EML Light illuminated
Nearside front inner ties rod has slight play
Nearside rear tyre cracking within tread, also has sidewall damage
Offside front tyre has sidewall damage
Offside wiper smearing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre valve crack
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheel bearings slight play
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
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LC53 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 LC53 UHZ, 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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LC53 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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