MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner steering arm ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner steering arm ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Slight play OSF inner track arm
Various engine covers fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Slight play OSF inner track arm
Various engine covers fitted
BOTH rear tyres 2.5 & 1.6mm
Both rear flexi brake hoses perished
OS door mirror glass delaminated
Slight play OS inner steering arm
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
BOTH rear tyres 2.5 & 1.6mm
Both rear flexi brake hoses perished
OS door mirror glass delaminated
Slight play OS inner steering arm
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear b/hoses slightly perished
both rear coil springs rusty
exhaust system rusty
n/s/r tyre 2mm and slightly perished
o/s door mirror indicator lamp lens crack
o/s/r tyre wear inner edge and deep cut inner wall (no show cords)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear b/hoses slightly perished
both rear coil springs rusty
exhaust system rusty
n/s/r tyre 2mm and slightly perished
o/s door mirror indicator lamp lens crack
o/s/r tyre wear inner edge and deep cut inner wall (no show cords)
Chip in w/screen
O/S door mirror glass poor in reflection
OSR tyre wear inner edge
Very slight cracking both rear brake hoses
both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
both rear coil springs are rusty
both rear tyres are scuffed on the outer walls
front discs are slightly worn
offside rear Tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge
slight fluctuation from nearside rear brake
slight play in offside track rod end
slight play offside front wheel bearing
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (rear arm) dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are cut/scuffed on outer walls
both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
both rear coil springs are rusty
front discs are slightly worn
offside front Tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge
slight fluctuation from nearside rear brake
slight play in offside track rod end
slight play offside front wheel bearing
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre to rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
both rear tyres are perished and chunks out of outer walls
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Both front wheel bearings have slight play in.
Both front wheel bearings have slight play in.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre to rear exhaust mounting very rusty
nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls slightly cut but not showing cords
offside side repeater lamp on mirror slightly damaged
n/s/f movement in wheelbearing and track rod end
o/s/f movement in wheelbearing
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
large under trays
refitted brake wire in to clip nearside front
strongly advide dig in nearside front tyre outer wall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
large under trays
refitted brake wire in to clip nearside front
strongly advide dig in nearside front tyre outer wall
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 TAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 LS53 TAP, 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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LS53 TAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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