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LR52 OPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all coil springs corroded

both front headlamps deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2015 97,860 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

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

Offside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,860 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 91,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,269 miles

offside rear tyre on or close to wear bars

Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre on or close to wear bars

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,769 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 73,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brakes worn and slight distortion

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,115 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubing on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre scrubing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,491 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 51,491 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2005 42,895 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 OPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LR52 OPX, 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 LR52 OPX registered?

LR52 OPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LR52 OPX safe to buy?

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