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LM52 ETA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 138,308 miles

(exhaust) middle section bracket is broken

Offside Rear wheel has a noise when jacked up and wheel rotated

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear dif is corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 138,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

(exhaust) middle section bracket is broken

Offside Rear wheel has a noise when jacked up and wheel rotated

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear dif is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,740 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 137,740 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 137,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Surface Rust Towards Rear Of Car

Fail 26 Oct 2018 137,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Surface Rust Towards Rear Of Car

Pass 20 Nov 2017 136,083 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Fail 17 Nov 2017 136,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,528 miles

very slight play in front bearings

very slight play in rear anti roll bars

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

internal adjuster altered

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

internal adjuster altered

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak ( expansion tank )

Fail 18 Oct 2014 131,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak ( expansion tank )

Pass 26 Oct 2013 130,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 130,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 126,775 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 125,092 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 125,704 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2010 123,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,782 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 116,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 98,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

under trays

Fail 13 Nov 2007 93,094 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

under trays

Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,765 miles

large under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2005 73,701 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 73,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ETA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ETA, 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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LM52 ETA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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