MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear shockabsorbers soft!
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in windscreen above swept area
offside and nearside rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect. recommend early renewal
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in windscreen above swept area
offside and nearside rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect. recommend early renewal
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
please note,engine not reving to full potential when throttle pedal is fully depressed.recomend early diagnosis and rectification
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 OJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 OJJ, 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 OJJ registered?
LR53 OJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2003.
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