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LM52 VHP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,695 mi
Last recorded48,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,695 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,923 miles

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 VHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

LM52 VHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is LM52 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 VHP shows 3 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.

Does LM52 VHP have outstanding finance?

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