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LM52 EHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 102,952 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,501 miles

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

chip/repair in windscreen (zone A)

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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LM52 EHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM52 EHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM52 EHX registered?

LM52 EHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LM52 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 EHX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM52 EHX have outstanding finance?

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