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LS53 YKY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,060 mi
Last recorded48,060 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,060 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 41,461 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,165 miles

O.s wiper blade splitting Recommend it to replace

Rear number plate deteriorated only just passed test recommend it to replaced

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no tread on outer part of n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2014 31,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low to no tread on outer part of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low to no tread on outer part of n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,662 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,713 miles

Advise:o/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls detiorating & outer edge of tyre scrubbed low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,197 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 YKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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