MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Tracking recommended
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
inner discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all 4 tyres with side wall damage
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsf osf nsr osr tyres sidewall damage
nsf osf suspension thrust bushes worn
nsf osf wipers worn
parking brake requires attention
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nsf nsr osf osr tyres slight side wall damage
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsf nsr osf osr tyres slight side wall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front tyre outer tread worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR53 NTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NTN, 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 NTN registered?
LR53 NTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is LR53 NTN safe to buy?
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