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LM52ETA
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LM52ETA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,308 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- (exhaust) middle section bracket is broken
- Rear rear dif is corroded
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear wheel has a noise when jacked up and wheel rotated
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- (exhaust) middle section bracket is broken
- Rear rear dif is corroded
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear wheel has a noise when jacked up and wheel rotated
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,740 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 29 Nov 201923 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,056 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Surface Rust Towards Rear Of Car
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Surface Rust Towards Rear Of Car
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,083 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play
17 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play
- Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,528 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- very slight play in rear anti roll bars
- very slight play in front bearings
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- internal adjuster altered
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,985 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- internal adjuster altered
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,336 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 20 Oct 201418 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,133 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 26 Oct 201326 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 130,133 MI
26 Oct 201327 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,775 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 27 Oct 201212 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,092 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 12 Nov 20118 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 125,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
13 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 123,067 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 13 Nov 201012 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 116,782 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 116,782 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,603 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 20 Nov 200816 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 93,108 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 93,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,765 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2008 15 Jan 200719 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 73,701 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2007 19 Dec 200519 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 73,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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LM52ETA was registered on 2003-01-13
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