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LR53BZL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BZL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 29 Aug 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,473 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General underbody corrosion to suspension elements and mounting area
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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 Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,966 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,654 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,986 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,502 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,377 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,160 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 8 Jun 202628 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Central Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,369 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,278 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 8 Jun 202621 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,159 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014 8 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,771 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 8 Jun 202624 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,814 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 8 Jun 202627 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,526 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 8 Jun 202629 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,243 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010 8 Jun 202629 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,243 MI
8 Jun 202627 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,363 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009 8 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,642 MI
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LR53BZL was registered on 2003-11-30
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