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LM52 PKF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 PKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,293 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 84,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,724 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 79,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear [general underbody corrosion] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,097 miles

Bonnet secondary catch not working correctly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,767 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 66,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,327 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 64,327 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Fail 19 Dec 2016 60,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 50,541 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 34,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,308 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off/side and near/side front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 8,931 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 PKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PKF, 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 PKF registered?

LM52 PKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2003.

Is LM52 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 PKF shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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