MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak inter cooler pipes ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak inter cooler pipes ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
air bag missing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
suspect previous damage
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
air bag missing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
suspect previous damage
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 YEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?
LS53 YEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2003.
Is LS53 YEK safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS53 YEK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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