MOT Status
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52,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ARE CORRODED
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ARE CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE DETERIORATING
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear number plate will need attention
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate will need attention
rear number plate will need attention
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s repeater (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate will need attention
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate deteriorated
both front tyres are worn indicating a tracking fault
rear offside tyre is worn
Front offside tyre wearing on the inside edge
Rear number plate will soon need attention
rear offside seat belt retracting mechanism will need attention
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front offside tyre wearing on the inside edge
Rear number plate will soon need attention
Substitute rear side lights on
front nearside tyre outer sidewall is damaged
rear number plate is deteriorating
rear offside seatbelt mechanism is noisey and may soon need attention
front number plate will soon need attention
Both number plates will soon need attention
Front wipers perished
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate will soon need attention
Rear brake pads will soon need attention
f/n/s tyre worn & perished
rear brake pads may be worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM52 XVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?
LM52 XVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.
Is LM52 XVA safe to buy?
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