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LS53 YMU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,391 mi
Last recorded146,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 146,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 124,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,085 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective - Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front - Wipers smearing slightly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded - Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,863 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked.

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

Wipers poor.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 106,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on cylinder head weeping, strong smell of diesel in engine bay. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked/perished & cords showing through. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers poor.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,425 miles

Fuel pipe leaking high pressure Diesel pump area further investigation required could be more leaks (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,816 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,816 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,578 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,687 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,094 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,356 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,482 miles

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

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

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 YMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 YMU, 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 22 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 YMU registered?

LS53 YMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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