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LS53 YDE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,674 mi
Last recorded133,674 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2023 123,002 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,403 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,124 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,353 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 75,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,977 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 71,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,100 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,014 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,255 miles

Both front tyres waring on outer edges.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,255 miles

Both front tyres waring on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,859 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,389 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,389 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate marked

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 YDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

LS53 YDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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