MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread and slighlty streched (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side wall (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread and slighlty streched (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side wall (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in center tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in center tread (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake imbalance 26%
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misted (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Cat. slow to react
Offside front brake disc slightly distorted
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres at 3mm
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Cat. slow to react
Offside front brake disc slightly distorted
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres at 3mm
Oil leak from gearbox
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak from gearbox
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight oil leak around auto box
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Oil leak
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 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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ03 NRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 LJ03 NRF, 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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LJ03 NRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2003.
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