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LR53BZD
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BZD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,408 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,676 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,066 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,275 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,275 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,248 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,248 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,298 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020 7 Jun 20261 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,736 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,560 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,349 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
24 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,391 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 7 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,203 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 7 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,892 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,474 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,268 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 7 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,727 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,577 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202614 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,051 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2009 7 Jun 202626 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,746 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2008 7 Jun 202622 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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LR53BZD was registered on 2003-09-18
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