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LM52 PTO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,551 mi
Last recorded139,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,145 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 137,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,309 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 130,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted Hose clamp detatched from suspension leg. (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 115,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 105,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,611 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 Mar 2011 86,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,005 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,547 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 PTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM52 PTO registered?

LM52 PTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2003.

Is LM52 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 PTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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