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LM52 VFX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,336 mi
Last recorded190,336 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 190,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 184,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 180,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 176,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamp beam images poor

Fail 21 Aug 2019 176,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamp beam images poor

Pass 2 Aug 2018 171,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

diesel emission value (0.08) only just meets required limit

Pass 21 Aug 2017 167,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 167,241 miles

noise from auxiliary drive belt area.

play in n/s front suspension/steering

rear no.plate is deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 167,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

noise from auxiliary drive belt area.

play in n/s front suspension/steering

rear no.plate is deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,015 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger bracket rotten/broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 2 Dec 2015 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1x rear exhaust hanger bracket rotten/broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

nearside front anti roll bar drop link loose

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,252 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 150,147 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 144,196 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 144,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 136,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 119,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,570 miles

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,148 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 98,148 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,453 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 90,453 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyre worn smooth on edges & on legal limit.

front no plate starting to deteriorate.

large engine cover & under tray fitted obstructing view

plastic cover over both outer sill obstructing view

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,853 miles

limited access to boot area

o/s door mirror/indicator lens cracked

plastic engine covers and undertrays obscuring braking and steering components

Pass 23 Dec 2005 68,318 miles

damage to O/S repeater light

damage to O/S/F wing

front number plate discolouring

front tyres nearing legal limit

large under tray fitted preventing full inspection of steering and suspension components

scratch on N/S/F bumper

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 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

LM52 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LM52 VFX shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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