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LS53 AVL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,032 mi
Last recorded64,032 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 64,032 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened amd all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 29 Jan 2026 64,032 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened amd all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,837 miles

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 61,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,428 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 59,422 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,084 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,796 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 50,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,587 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 42,355 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,485 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 35,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall, age related cracking

Pass 13 May 2016 27,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,402 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,103 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,603 miles

nsf tyre low on outer edge

small split on nsf tyre (cord not showing)

srs light on

Pass 5 May 2011 24,070 miles

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 5 May 2011 24,070 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,686 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 22,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

small split on nsf tyre (cord not showing )and low on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,175 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 AVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

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

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