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LS53 YDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light has on

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,767 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light has on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 898,810 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,021 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both front tyres have 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,741 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,878 miles

check steering column lower joint

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,420 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 YDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

LS53 YDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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