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LB52 XFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,564 mi
Last recorded111,564 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 111,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 109,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 10 May 2018 109,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 105,044 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator stalk condition

Pass 8 May 2015 103,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 103,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust mount borken

Pass 13 May 2014 94,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,620 miles

exhaust bracket corroded at gearbox mounting

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,325 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting corroded away

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,422 miles

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

burnt plastic on centre exhaust pipe

Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,535 miles

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

hand brake operating imbalance

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 XFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

LB52 XFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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