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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration LR53CMF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 232,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- eml light on.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 227,000 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017 8 Jun 20268 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 223,817 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
5 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 222,862 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 219,702 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 219,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 213,745 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 207,384 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 207,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 199,374 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 196,576 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 8 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 193,434 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2009 8 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 193,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
29 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 155,821 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 125,599 MI
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LR53CMF was registered on 2003-09-14
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