MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel arch rusty
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear rear brake binding o/s n/s (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel arch rusty
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exh clamp slightly deteriorated.
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OLE, 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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LR53 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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