MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower front arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower front arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight exhaust corrosion
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been run flat (4.1.D.1b)
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight exhaust corrosion
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust middle and rear slight corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp aim poor
offside mirror poor condition
Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp aim poor
offside mirror poor condition
o/s and n/s/f lower arm [front arm] boots poor condition
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
slight leak exhaust mid section
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
tyres very low outer edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R lamp unit reflector loose inside.
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake near end of its working travel.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R lamp unit reflector loose inside.
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake near end of its working travel.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s side repeater damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 SMX, 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 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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