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LS52 TNK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,990 mi
Last recorded176,990 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 176,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 175,036 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 172,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 171,420 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp some times slightly flickers

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f head lamp patterns & aims just acceptable

o/s/r & n/s/r metal brake pipes near flexi pipe connections are corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2019 169,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 164,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 148,414 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 148,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 143,201 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Inner steering rack ends have slight play

Near side rear and both front indicators slightly discoloured

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

Various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2015 143,201 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Inner steering rack ends have slight play

Near side rear and both front indicators slightly discoloured

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

Various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertrays loose & fixings missing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 137,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread perished & cracking

under trays losse fixings missings

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 105,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,443 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,371 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 61,658 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

o/s inner washer jet low

Fail 22 Dec 2006 50,200 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 50,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,757 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

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 TNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LS52 TNK, 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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LS52 TNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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