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LS52 TNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 TNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,590 miles

hand brake release faulty but operational

Fail 28 Mar 2014 126,586 miles

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

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

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

hand brake release faulty but operational

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,216 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 114,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,737 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 92,829 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 90,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,725 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,315 miles

advise offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

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 TNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LS52 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

LS52 TNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2003.

Is LS52 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 TNJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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