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LS53CLJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS53CLJ
- 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
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,170 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,175 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,077 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,640 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023 8 Jun 202616 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,640 MI
8 Jun 202615 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,133 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,133 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,286 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,551 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,904 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,057 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,630 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,337 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 8 Jun 202612 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,106 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,532 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014 8 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,659 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,788 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
13 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,038 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,492 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,564 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,026 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2008 8 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,448 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2007 8 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,448 MI
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LS53CLJ was registered on 2003-11-10
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