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LS52 TXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,050 mi
Last recorded122,050 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 122,050 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated/slight exhaust leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 122,048 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated/slight exhaust leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,291 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 77,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,188 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,173 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 TXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

LS52 TXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is LS52 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 TXY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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