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LB52 EYW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

213,049 mi
Last recorded213,049 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 EYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 213,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 202,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 202,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 193,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 184,477 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 176,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 176,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 168,923 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 168,922 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens in mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front jacking block under sill missing

Offside Front fog light damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2015 154,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside spot light broken

Pass 4 Jul 2015 154,341 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)

Offside spot light broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 129,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,155 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 123,155 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 123,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,021 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 20 Jan 2009 88,852 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,029 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 77,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,598 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 63,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,459 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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LB52 EYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB52 EYW, 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 LB52 EYW registered?

LB52 EYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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