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LL52 EAF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,141 mi
Last recorded156,141 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 156,141 miles

Front Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,728 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 155,220 miles

Central Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 154,709 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipstone (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 153,204 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 153,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 150,919 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 13 Jul 2017 146,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 146,020 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 132,511 miles

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

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

slight blowing rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,511 miles

slight blowing rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,630 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side door mirror glass slihgt deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 113,792 miles

front n/plate slight deteriorated

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,512 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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LL52 EAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LL52 EAF, 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 LL52 EAF registered?

LL52 EAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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