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LC52 XKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,600 miles

Shock absorbers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,216 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 91,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,188 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,030 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 19,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,398 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 9,061 miles

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

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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LC52 XKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC52 XKN, 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 LC52 XKN registered?

LC52 XKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is LC52 XKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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