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LC52 XLU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,327 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,170 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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,432 miles

Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 53,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,079 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 61,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,838 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut in nearside front

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,013 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 43,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,845 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2006 15,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f door mirror damaged

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 XLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

LC52 XLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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