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YX53 CYZ

2003 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,644 mi
Last recorded283,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Unknown144,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CYZ
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 283,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

inner sills have been undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2026 283,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

inner sills have been undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2025 278,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 278,387 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear door corroded around reg lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres muddy on wall covering text

Fail 21 Jun 2024 270,375 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear door corroded around reg lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres muddy on wall covering text

Pass 15 Jul 2023

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 260,592 miles

Nearside INNER WING CORRODED

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

Offside INNER WING CORRODED

Fail 14 Mar 2022 260,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside INNER WING CORRODED

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

Offside INNER WING CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2019 257,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 257,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 252,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2018 252,295 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner tyre low pressure

Pass 19 May 2017 245,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 245,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2016 24,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all main front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and sill lips hevily corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 25 May 2016 24,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all main front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and sill lips hevily corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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YX53 CYZ is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 144,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX53 CYZ is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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