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LS53 YSG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,587 miles

exhaust system corroded

engine and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,047 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,564 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 69,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,586 miles

front and rear numberplates deteriorated slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,830 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

rear indicator bulbs faded slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,830 miles

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

front numberplate deteriorated

rear indicator bulbs faded slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front numberplate slightly deterirated

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall and worn slightly on outer edge of tyre

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

rear brake pads look worn slightly low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,640 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,789 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,556 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 YSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

LS53 YSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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