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LS53 YRU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,262 mi
Last recorded94,262 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,262 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,939 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 67,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,752 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 YRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 YRU registered?

LS53 YRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is LS53 YRU safe to buy?

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