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LS53 YNX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,068 mi
Last recorded86,068 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,369 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 80,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML on

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,689 miles

EML on

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

EML on

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,744 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 54,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 53,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 50,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,417 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 43,417 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,907 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,455 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 20,455 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,853 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 YNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

LS53 YNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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