MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bonnet dumper defective
o/s/r tyre has cracks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on
front bonnet dumper defective
o/s/r tyre has cracks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sides rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sides rear brake discs slightly worn
near side front mudgaurd insecure
front reg plate cracked (but still readable)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front reg plate cracked (but still readable)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?
LM52 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.
Is LM52 VFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM52 VFG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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