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LS53 TAP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,860 mi
Last recorded112,860 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,860 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner steering arm ()

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 112,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner steering arm ()

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,065 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play OSF inner track arm

Various engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play OSF inner track arm

Various engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,330 miles

BOTH rear tyres 2.5 & 1.6mm

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished

OS door mirror glass delaminated

Slight play OS inner steering arm

Fail 12 Sep 2018 99,330 miles

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

BOTH rear tyres 2.5 & 1.6mm

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished

OS door mirror glass delaminated

Slight play OS inner steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear b/hoses slightly perished

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre 2mm and slightly perished

o/s door mirror indicator lamp lens crack

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge and deep cut inner wall (no show cords)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear b/hoses slightly perished

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre 2mm and slightly perished

o/s door mirror indicator lamp lens crack

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge and deep cut inner wall (no show cords)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,628 miles

Chip in w/screen

O/S door mirror glass poor in reflection

OSR tyre wear inner edge

Very slight cracking both rear brake hoses

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,852 miles

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs are rusty

both rear tyres are scuffed on the outer walls

front discs are slightly worn

offside rear Tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

slight fluctuation from nearside rear brake

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play offside front wheel bearing

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,852 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (rear arm) dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are cut/scuffed on outer walls

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs are rusty

front discs are slightly worn

offside front Tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

slight fluctuation from nearside rear brake

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play offside front wheel bearing

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,916 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre to rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,982 miles

both rear tyres are perished and chunks out of outer walls

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,669 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,669 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,639 miles

centre to rear exhaust mounting very rusty

nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls slightly cut but not showing cords

offside side repeater lamp on mirror slightly damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,023 miles

n/s/f movement in wheelbearing and track rod end

o/s/f movement in wheelbearing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,789 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

refitted brake wire in to clip nearside front

strongly advide dig in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

refitted brake wire in to clip nearside front

strongly advide dig in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,562 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 TAP 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 64%.

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 TAP, 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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LS53 TAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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