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LM52 VDY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,565 mi
Last recorded151,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 151,565 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and offside lower badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

headlamp beam image becoming poor, both

rear floor slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 151,563 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and offside lower badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

headlamp beam image becoming poor, both

rear floor slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,980 miles

Engine management light on at dashboard.

Message at dashboard stating rear lights faulty, but no fault found.

Rear shock absorbers not functioning but not leaking.

Rear shock absorbers should be replaced as a matter of urgency.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 147,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on at dashboard.

Message at dashboard stating rear lights faulty, but no fault found.

Rear shock absorbers not functioning but not leaking.

Rear shock absorbers should be replaced as a matter of urgency.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 144,012 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 144,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

mil light on

Pass 16 Aug 2014 139,755 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 134,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers have a negleable damping effect,strongly advise replacement

there is a lot of heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 134,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers have a negleable damping effect,strongly advise replacement

there is a lot of heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 124,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 124,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,806 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 116,806 miles

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

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,586 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 86,586 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 74,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 74,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,183 miles

engine light on

hand brake performanse low

Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,183 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

hand brake performanse low

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,014 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

parking brake warning light constantly on

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 VDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

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