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LM52 XUD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,236 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 117,071 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 101,345 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 101,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 69,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 44,932 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 XUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

LM52 XUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is LM52 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 XUD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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