MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear inner brake pads appear low
slight rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%
n/s/r indicator discoloured slightly
n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
slight front brake imbalance 15%
both front wheel bearngs have sl;ight play
eml light on
o/s/f (front lower arm ) b/joint has very slight play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Engine MIL on
Parking brake pedal "sounder" not working
Parking brake pedal rubber missing
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine MIL on
Parking brake pedal "sounder" not working
Parking brake pedal rubber missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f drop link gaitor split
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)
Advise front disc wear.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advise engine management light came on.
Advise front disc wear.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
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 SKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?
LR53 SKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is LR53 SKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR53 SKJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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