MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
BODY/ SUSPENSIONS CORRODED
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front jacking block missing
parking brake warning light illuminated
plastic trim fitted to both sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front jacking block missing
parking brake warning light illuminated
plastic trim fitted to both sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads look low on inside pads
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads look low on inside pads
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)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn slightly to inner and outer edges
offside front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators
rear service brake pads half worn
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators
rear service brake pads half worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
strong advise park brake pedal lever shows nearly no reserve travel this is just satisfactory for test
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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LM53 DAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 LM53 DAO, 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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What year was LM53 DAO registered?
LM53 DAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is LM53 DAO safe to buy?
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