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LS53 YNM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 153,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,324 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,973 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front BUMPER AND WING DAMAGE

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATER LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 20 Jul 2017 148,970 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESS BLACK SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front BUMPER AND WING DAMAGE

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATER LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,803 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIATION

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER LAMP LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

near side front off vehicle damaged

near side front side repeater lamp damaged

near side front tyre wear

near side rear tyre wear

off side front tyre wear

Pass 23 Jan 2014 134,235 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 16 Jan 2014 134,227 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 11 Dec 2012 129,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 129,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 123,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 114,014 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 107,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 101,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 94,146 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 YNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

LS53 YNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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