MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall /wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear /front to rear .undertrays obscuring view (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded and signs around mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls. bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall /wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear /front to rear .undertrays obscuring view (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded and signs around mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
exhaust centre clamp snapped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise front no plate
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
advise front no plate
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Both front brake discs worn/lipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 YDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 YDN, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LS53 YDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2004.
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