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LM52 PGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 PGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 129,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,629 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 124,628 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 106,063 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,164 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 92,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,792 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,980 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 PGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PGE, 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 PGE registered?

LM52 PGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is LM52 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 PGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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