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LM52 ZBC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,624 mi
Last recorded51,624 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ZBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 51,624 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,144 miles

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2024 41,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 40,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear both front (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 38,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 38,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 32,664 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,291 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 30,291 miles

Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,852 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 22,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n-s-rear road spring broken on end ,but not enought to effect road holding

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,425 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,242 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 11 Jan 2011 17,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,095 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,422 miles

Oil leak

front tyres started to crack on side walls

Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,176 miles

rear number plate started to part

rear wiper smearing rear screen

unable top inspect all brake and fuel pipes due to under vehicle covers

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 6,355 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 ZBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

LM52 ZBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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