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LS53 YRC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,710 mi
Last recorded128,710 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 128,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tight to turn by hand.

Fail 25 Jan 2023 118,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tight to turn by hand.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,199 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,163 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,163 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f headlamp misted up

rusty exhaust system

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f headlamp misted up

rusty exhaust system

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,337 miles

nearside front tyre is deteriorated will need replacing very soon

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,269 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT. NEED REPLACING NOW.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,445 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,735 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 40,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,915 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,298 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,501 miles

glovebox is insecure

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,097 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged not to cord

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,819 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 YRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

LS53 YRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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