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LM52 VGN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,227 mi
Last recorded182,227 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 182,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 178,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 177,048 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 170,664 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 165,601 miles

Nearside front brake flexi deteriorating

Offside front brake flexi deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2015 165,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake flexi deteriorating

Offside front brake flexi deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2014 155,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 137,987 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 127,338 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 127,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,782 miles

Both front discs are slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,498 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,892 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2007 77,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 64,098 miles

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

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

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

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.

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 VGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

LM52 VGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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