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LM52 GAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,338 mi
Last recorded107,338 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 107,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,626 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

EML light on

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limits and outer wall damaged 225/40R18

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low close to wearing indicator mark (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light is on

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,348 miles

EML warning on

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML warning on

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,637 miles

eml on

Fail 24 Jan 2014 85,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS warning on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,245 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS warning on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs slightly warped and causing a judder

offside front indicator discolouring

offside front lower suspension leading control arm bush deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,355 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front (leading control arm) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,355 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar linkage have developed play in ball joint

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front (leading control arm) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,783 miles

nearside front link bar slight play

both front leading control suspension arm bushes splitting

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge and outer walls deteriorating/cuts

Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front leading control suspension arm bushes splitting

nearside front link bar slight play

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge and outer walls deteriorating/cuts

Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,275 miles

Both front tyres slight outer wall damage

Both wipers slightly juddering

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,275 miles

Both front tyres slight outer wall damage

Both wipers slightly juddering

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,560 miles

oil leak

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 GAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

LM52 GAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is LM52 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 GAA shows 21 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.

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