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LS52 ONM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

61,611 mi
Last recorded61,611 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 61,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,226 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,181 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 45,692 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 24,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,889 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 23,889 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,673 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 23,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 20,032 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,132 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm only

Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,743 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 11,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 9,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 6,662 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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LS52 ONM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LS52 ONM, 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 LS52 ONM registered?

LS52 ONM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is LS52 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 ONM shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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