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LS53 YAX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,475 mi
Last recorded113,475 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 113,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 109,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 109,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 107,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,439 miles

cannot inspect n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes due to excessive underseal

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside component

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,205 miles

both front tyres walls cracking poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,795 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,259 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,382 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,382 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,747 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,266 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,575 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,428 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 YAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

LS53 YAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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