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LK53 YKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 143,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 143,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,787 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 141,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine is misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,065 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 139,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 136,964 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 136,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,265 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,114 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 114,114 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides faded output reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported brackrt broken / corroded (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under-trays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,976 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,578 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,231 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 31,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,366 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,122 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LK53 YKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 YKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK53 YKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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