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LM52 URN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,938 mi
Last recorded158,938 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 158,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak on exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2023 140,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 122,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 122,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 122,514 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm bush detached /ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,449 miles

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

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

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

front head lights in poor condition need a polish

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,990 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 63,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,512 miles

slight weep of oil around gearbox area.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight weep of oil around gearbox area.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

air bag warning light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 32,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag warning light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,913 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 24,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,763 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 21,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 9,632 miles

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

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

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 URN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 URN, 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 URN registered?

LM52 URN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LM52 URN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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