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LS53YRP
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YRP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,431 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026 8 Jun 20268 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 115,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,038 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,892 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,791 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,113 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,344 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021 8 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,384 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 8 Jun 202613 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,632 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019 8 Jun 20268 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,905 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,142 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 8 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,389 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 8 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 29,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,532 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,028 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 8 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,967 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 16,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,231 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 8 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,397 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 8 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,510 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,834 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 8 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,930 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 8 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,035 MI
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LS53YRP was registered on 2003-11-19
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