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LC52 XXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

230,526 mi
Last recorded230,526 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 230,526 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 129,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 116,084 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,964 miles

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

Offside Front Forward facing arm bush weak/splitting.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,015 miles

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

Offside Front Forward facing arm bush perished.

Rear exhaust carrier corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,015 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Forward facing arm bush perished.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust carrier corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,524 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,512 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 77,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,962 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn slightly on both edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,207 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,837 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 49,837 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 29 Jan 2007 42,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,432 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 XXT 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 76.2%.

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 LC52 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

LC52 XXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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