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LC52 XYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,374 mi
Last recorded89,374 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,374 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 89,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,217 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,733 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,695 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,533 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 58,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,404 miles

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

ns wiper blade split on end

tyre readings osf 5mm nsf 7mm osr 4mm nsr 7mm

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,549 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 XYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

LC52 XYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is LC52 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XYP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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