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LL53LAE
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration LL53LAE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,575 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- slight under corrosion
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- slight under corrosion
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,647 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,274 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,630 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis. Rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty offside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis. Rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty offside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,139 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,212 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,849 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
15 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
13 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,547 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
11 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
17 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 16 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,375 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 16 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 16 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,021 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,717 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,197 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 16 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,694 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,870 MI
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LL53LAE was registered on 2003-09-30
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