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LS53 YOH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 134,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 134,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front dust cover marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,966 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 133,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 33% (1.2.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 130,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 128,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 120,453 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,328 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 116,328 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

possible coolant leak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 106,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r inner and outer edges

possible coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,421 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,104 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,202 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and pitted

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and pitted

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,927 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low when roller brake tested

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,925 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low when roller brake tested

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,901 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,752 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 16,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOH, 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 YOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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