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LS53 YNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,529 mi
Last recorded110,529 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,349 miles

both front brake discs lipped

light front tyre wall nicks noted ( both fronts)

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front brake discs lipped

light front tyre wall nicks noted ( both fronts)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 100,699 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,697 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported by rear axle (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 84,557 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 80,447 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 80,446 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 76,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,917 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 36,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,169 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 YNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

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

Is LS53 YNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 YNW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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