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LM52 XUP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,986 mi
Last recorded108,986 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,712 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's cracking

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms has corrosion

n/s front and rear tyre's cracking on inside tread

Fail 6 Mar 2023 99,712 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's cracking

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms has corrosion

n/s front and rear tyre's cracking on inside tread

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,134 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,121 miles

Drivers mirror discoloured not affecting drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,740 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,686 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall 195/65r15

exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,994 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 21,368 miles

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)

Nearside 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 XUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

LM52 XUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is LM52 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 XUP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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