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Nearside Rear |Tyre has a large cut with a stone embedded
Offside Front tyre wearing right on the outer edge
Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges
Offside Rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge
Oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front indicator stalk worn also hard to operate washers
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine under trays and cover fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine under trays and cover fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
1 of 3 exhaust hangers broken
both rear tyres badly perished
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)
centre rear exhaust bracket broken
both front tyres badly perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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LH53 AHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LH53 AHL, 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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LH53 AHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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