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LS53 PSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,232 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

Fail 2 Nov 2018 87,208 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear sidelamp dim

slight splitting to front track control arm bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2017 83,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear sidelamp dim

slight splitting to front track control arm bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,001 miles

FRONT TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

deterioration to front number plate

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,089 miles

rear tyres wearing low

damage to front number plate

deterioration to drivers mirror glass

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer wall offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Nov 2012 66,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 64,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to outer wall nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,536 miles

damage to lens nearside rear lamp unit

damage to outer wall nearside front tyre

slight deterioration to bushes both front tie rod arms

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 48,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

new number plates fitted with markings only visible from certain angles

Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,682 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,617 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 PSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

LS53 PSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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