MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
EML
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
EML
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and on tyre wall
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and on tyre wall
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 VFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?
LM52 VFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2003.
Is LM52 VFS safe to buy?
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