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LB52 UUX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,992 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,635 miles

Rear diff have slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 76,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front side arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,576 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,673 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,673 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,947 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic bag on exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 6 Mar 2008 16,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 12,575 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2006 10,266 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 UUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LB52 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

LB52 UUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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