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LM52 XVA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 52,106 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,356 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ARE CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2025 51,356 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ARE CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 50,773 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,799 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,508 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,570 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 46,570 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,311 miles

rear number plate will need attention

Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,825 miles

rear number plate will need attention

Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,825 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 36,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,246 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,784 miles

both front tyres are worn indicating a tracking fault

rear offside tyre is worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,450 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on the inside edge

Rear number plate will soon need attention

rear offside seat belt retracting mechanism will need attention

Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,277 miles

front nearside tyre outer sidewall is damaged

rear number plate is deteriorating

rear offside seatbelt mechanism is noisey and may soon need attention

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,149 miles

front number plate will soon need attention

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,453 miles

Both number plates will soon need attention

Front wipers perished

Pass 26 Jan 2009 181,017 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 18,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,196 miles

Front number plate will soon need attention

Rear brake pads will soon need attention

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,166 miles

f/n/s tyre worn & perished

rear brake pads may be worn

Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,162 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 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.

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