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LS53AVF
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2597cc
General Information
- Registration LS53AVF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2597cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,213 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026 13 Jun 20264 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 59,890 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 59,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,064 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2024 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,876 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 56,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
26 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,860 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2022 13 Jun 202626 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,860 MI
13 Jun 20267 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,837 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,703 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,444 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,173 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,259 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,873 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,042 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,245 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,040 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,461 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,540 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,303 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202623 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,205 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 13 Jun 20261 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,781 MI
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LS53AVF was registered on 2003-09-30
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