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LR52 NFL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 NFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,817 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 109,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,044 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 104,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,189 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,181 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,709 miles

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

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

advise front lower arms ball joints on limit

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear brake discs have slight wear, front brake pads approx 10% worn,rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn.

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s front tyre outer edge wearing & approx 3/4 worn, o/s rear tyre approx 20% worn, o/s front tyre outer edge wearing & approx 1/2 worn.

front tyres have slight cracks in outer walls & outer walls been scuffed,metal spare wheel tyre as new.

service brake efficiency 76%, parking brake efficiency 31%.

vehicle has covers covering underside of engine and floors in places, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty in places.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake discs have slight wear, front brake pads approx 10% worn,rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn.

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s front tyre outer edge wearing & approx 3/4 worn, o/s rear tyre approx 20% worn, o/s front tyre outer edge wearing & approx 1/2 worn.

front tyres have slight cracks in outer walls & outer walls been scuffed,metal spare wheel tyre as new.

service brake efficiency 76%, parking brake efficiency 31%.

vehicle has covers covering underside of engine and floors in places, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty in places.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

flexible brake hoses some metal ends rusty,service brake efficiency 75%, parking brake efficiency 29%

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres outer edges wearing outer walls scuffed & approx 1/2 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 10% worn,n/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn.

metal spare wheel tyre as new,rear brake pads approx 20% worn,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & floors in places,front & rear brake discs have slight wear.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,494 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16,front & rear tyres approx 25% worn & all have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & covering underside of vehicle in places,service brake efficiency 85%,parking brake efficiency 30%.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,697 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 †front tyres edges wearing & approx 3/4 worn †n/s front tyre outer wall slightly scuffed †all 4 road tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted †large cover covering underside of engine and vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2006 10,522 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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LR52 NFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR52 NFL, 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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LR52 NFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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