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LS53 YFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,796 mi
Last recorded202,796 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 202,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 195,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 193,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 193,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 184,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 171,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 163,299 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 155,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 144,295 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 132,546 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2012 125,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,982 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 122,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2009 103,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 81,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,231 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 YFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFA, 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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LS53 YFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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