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LS53 AVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 103,280 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,251 miles

both head lamps output has slightly reduced

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lamps output has slightly reduced

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 94,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp aim is poor

Center exhaust bracket is broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSF Brake is stickig

Stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,371 miles

brake wear indicator message on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,924 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,831 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 75,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust centre hanger deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust centre hanger deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,070 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,070 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,118 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,296 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,296 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,903 miles

brake discs rusty and unable to see rear brake wear

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,454 miles

Stone chip to N/S of windscreen

Brake discs discoloured due to standing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,305 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 20,255 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LS53 AVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS53 AVB, 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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What year was LS53 AVB registered?

LS53 AVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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