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LR53SSZ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LR53SSZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,529 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,529 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,217 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 46,140 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,767 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022 9 Jun 202615 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 39,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 26,601 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 9 Jun 20265 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 25,839 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Indicator switch faulty when operating left indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 25,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Indicator switch faulty when operating left indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 25,815 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018 9 Jun 202624 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,511 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017 9 Jun 202623 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 25,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre detoriated
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,621 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 9 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 24,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,199 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,199 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,539 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,172 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 9 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,296 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012 9 Jun 202610 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,901 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,354 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,819 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 9 Jun 20265 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,569 MI
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LR53SSZ was registered on 2003-11-05
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