MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
m.i.l. is activated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust Mount Insecure
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates look not correctly spaced but can be read easily
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning lamp on
front and rear number plates look not correctly spaced but can be read easily
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
offside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn close to wear bars
front brake discs worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LR53 CAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LR53 CAU, 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 LR53 CAU registered?
LR53 CAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is LR53 CAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR53 CAU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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