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LM52 EKO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,409 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 113,409 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 109,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 105,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 104,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 99,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 92,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 70,702 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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LM52 EKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM52 EKO, 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 LM52 EKO registered?

LM52 EKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LM52 EKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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