MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s front tyre wearing outer edge.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s front tyre wearing outer edge.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm within the main tread area and bald on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror (non obligatory) glass missing
Nearside rear inner wing mud guard insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested Due to the exhaust gas leakage (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm within the main tread area and bald on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror (non obligatory) glass missing
Nearside rear inner wing mud guard insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (3.1.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
diesel test readings are high
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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LK53 WJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 LK53 WJG, 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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LK53 WJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2003.
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