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BT52 HXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,388 mi
Last recorded181,388 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 181,388 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 181,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 174,708 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 168,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 154,828 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 149,325 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 149,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,386 miles

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

Offside Front 6MM OF SPRING MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 6MM OF SPRING MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,729 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 65,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,137 miles

brake discs worn?

Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,137 miles

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

brake discs worn?

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 50,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,208 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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BT52 HXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT52 HXK, 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 BT52 HXK registered?

BT52 HXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 HXK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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