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LC52 XXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,084 mi
Last recorded138,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 138,084 miles

both front tyres close to limit

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,449 miles

Items removed from screen prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from screen prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 102,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2010 73,231 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2009 60,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,371 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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LC52 XXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

LC52 XXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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