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LS53 YDN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,202 mi
Last recorded144,202 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 144,202 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 144,202 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 138,829 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 138,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 137,536 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,522 miles

advise front no plate

Fail 13 Oct 2014 131,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 125,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 121,193 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 121,898 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,906 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 111,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 106,404 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 106,348 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,348 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 72,725 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 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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