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LM52 FXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,403 mi
Last recorded129,403 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,403 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 129,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,628 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,941 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,962 miles

middle-rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle-rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,980 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,071 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,219 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 73,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 62,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,721 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 51,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on.

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 FXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

LM52 FXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LM52 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 FXA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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