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LS53 YBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,312 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty indicators not staying on (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,586 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate insecure cracked through (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,418 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,417 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,945 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,809 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,039 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 YBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

LS53 YBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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