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LM52 WJL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,991 miles

Nearside rear suspension noise

both rear and offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear suspension noise

both rear and offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,364 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,815 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,178 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,137 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both registration plates deteriorating

offside front seat belt slightly fluffed/frayed

Pass 29 May 2009 42,271 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 38,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 29,645 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 29,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,373 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 23,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

LM52 WJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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