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LS53 YKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,095 mi
Last recorded32,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 31,692 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 31,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 31,479 miles

offside rear indicator discolouring

rear registration plate discolouring

Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,948 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,477 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 30,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 29,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,682 miles

Under floor and side sills covered, unable to inspect some comonants

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,126 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 23,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

near side rear tyre wearing on outter edg

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,702 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 YKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

LS53 YKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is LS53 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 YKN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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