MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine management light stays on
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle/rear mounting missing (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine management light stays on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing curls up (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt is curled up at base fixing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing curls up (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting has broken off exhaust (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush split to excess (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing curls up (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt is curled up at base fixing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing curls up (5.2.2a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust bracket broken,system secure.
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust bracket broken,system secure.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust bracket broken, system secure.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust bracket broken, system secure.
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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LR53 CEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 LR53 CEA, 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 CEA registered?
LR53 CEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2003.
Is LR53 CEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR53 CEA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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