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LS52 TZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,558 mi
Last recorded126,558 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 TZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 126,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 126,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,222 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 126,173 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,327 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 125,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 123,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,011 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 119,011 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 117,468 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 117,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,545 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,640 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 111,638 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,743 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wing mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,842 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

srs light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,500 miles

Advise front number plate craked.

Advise srs warning light on.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,652 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,831 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,387 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 TZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

LS52 TZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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