MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Centre brake light inoprative.
Nearside front wiper split (cleaning window effectivley).
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded , both front to rears and outer pipes.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre brake light inoprative.
Nearside front wiper split (cleaning window effectivley).
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded , both front to rears and outer pipes.
Centre brake light inop
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre brake light inop
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front offside top strut mounting noisey
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front offside top strut mounting noisey
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs wearing
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s door mirror damaged
N/S/R tyre side wall slight damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S/F tyre side wall slight damage
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R tyre side wall slight damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F tyre side wall slight damage
advise on brake pads getting low and condition of front discs
advise on o.s lower susspension arm ball joint gaiter
Offside door mirror slightly damaged but not seriously impairing view to the rear
Total brake effort on service and park brake passing on minimum requirement may require attention in due course
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 NXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LM53 NXC, 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 NXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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