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LS53 YFL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,616 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E M L ON IN DASHBOARD,

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 84,020 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 65,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 624,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 50,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light staying on

Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,491 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 43,483 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,719 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 26,719 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 YFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

LS53 YFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is LS53 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 YFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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