MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension parts corroded
Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Foot brake and handbrake just met the brake limit
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
slight play n/s steering arm
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM52 VEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?
LM52 VEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2003.
Is LM52 VEH safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM52 VEH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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