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LM52 EUB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,409 mi
Last recorded66,409 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,409 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 61,818 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Both front leading lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside front jacking point missing

Fail 15 May 2019 61,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps hazy

Both front leading lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front jacking point missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,431 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Pass 11 May 2017 52,778 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 52,742 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,316 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 45,312 miles

Indicator switch faulty indicators do not remain on (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,173 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,100 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,381 miles

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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 EUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EUB, 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 EUB registered?

LM52 EUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is LM52 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 EUB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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