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LR52 RXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,230 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 55,861 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 55,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,859 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

bonnet catch opening handle replaced by string

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted offside rear seat

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,979 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,338 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 RXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

LR52 RXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is LR52 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 RXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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