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All suspension components showing corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All suspension components showing corrosion
All suspension components showing corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Os & Ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroded
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components
All suspension components showing corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under side showing corrosion
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged calliper cracked & broken were pad retaining pin sits (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged calliper cracked & broken were pad retaining pin sits (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays ftd
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush come away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays ftd
Central exhaust mountain bracket broken - exhaust secure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FRONT TYRES CRACKING &WEARING ON EDGES
REAR TYRES CRACKING
rear exhaust bracket missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
lense tape on nsr light
rear discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust hanger snapped at rear
lense tape on nsr light
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
front discs worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
centre exhaust bracket snapped.
o/s/f dirt sheild damaged.
pulley noisey.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS53 YPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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