MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion around vehicle
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion around vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion around vehicle
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear brakes , (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not release properly (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both head lamp beam images poor
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both head lamp beam images poor
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR53 OKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?
LR53 OKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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