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LF52 WVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,717 mi
Last recorded51,717 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded and wing damage

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,435 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 49,435 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,324 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,864 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,212 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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LF52 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LF52 WVC, 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 LF52 WVC registered?

LF52 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LF52 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 WVC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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