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LC52 XLE

2003 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 25084,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,516 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,766 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,219 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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LC52 XLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 84,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC52 XLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC52 XLE registered?

LC52 XLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is LC52 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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