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LA52 ULS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,078 mi
Last recorded84,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 ULS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2020 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,365 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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LA52 ULS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LA52 ULS, 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 LA52 ULS registered?

LA52 ULS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is LA52 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 ULS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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