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LS53 AVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

72,213 mi
Last recorded72,213 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,213 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 55,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 55,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 53,837 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 54,335 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 52,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,173 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 41,868 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,540 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 31,534 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,205 miles

screw in tread of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,781 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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LS53 AVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

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

Is LS53 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 AVF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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