MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside lower front and offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower font arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside lower front and offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower font arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
nearside and offside front steering rack inner arm bushes very worn
nearside front of car damaged
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front of car damaged
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
nearside front of car damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
nearside front of car damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under trays fitted
front number plate slightly deteriorated
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
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LM53 EHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 EHN, 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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LM53 EHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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