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EN52 LGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,211 mi
Last recorded88,211 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,969 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 85,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 82,273 miles

eml on

r diff leaking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,174 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,345 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under body trays

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 52,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,915 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 41,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,298 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 20,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EN52 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN52 LGE, 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 EN52 LGE registered?

EN52 LGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is EN52 LGE safe to buy?

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