MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
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
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
engine light on
hand brake performanse low
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LM52 VDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.
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