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LM52 USH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,255 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,444 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,304 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,490 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,994 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,257 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,257 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,919 miles

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

REAR TYRE W O R N VERY LOW....n/s/r raised tread.........

Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 54,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 71,994 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 71,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

LM52 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is LM52 USH safe to buy?

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