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LR53CBV
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration LR53CBV
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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- Expires 03 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,918 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2026 8 Jun 202623 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,938 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- eml on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,788 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2024 8 Jun 20261 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,775 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,227 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn /gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,886 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inner edges
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play /dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges
2 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,886 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inner edges
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play /dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,470 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020 8 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,704 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outside edges
- lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- front brake pads wearing low
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outside edges
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outside edges
- lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- front brake pads wearing low
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outside edges
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,237 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018 8 Jun 202622 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,411 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2017 8 Jun 20263 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,700 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016 8 Jun 20263 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,007 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015 8 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,510 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 8 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,653 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,370 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202623 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,386 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 8 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,069 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010 8 Jun 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,947 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
7 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,456 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2008 8 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,423 MI
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LR53CBV was registered on 2003-09-25
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