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LA52 VTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,173 mi
Last recorded91,173 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 VTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 84,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 74,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 67,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,266 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,735 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

OSF tyre wearing thin on what is currently the extreme inside edge of tread

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 24,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,760 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 29 Jan 2010 21,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,517 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,803 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 VTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA52 VTY registered?

LA52 VTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is LA52 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 VTY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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