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BT52 HXO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,799 mi
Last recorded213,799 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 213,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres perishing

n/s rear tyre 3.5m perishing

o/s rear tyre 3.5m perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2026 213,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres perishing

n/s rear tyre 3.5m perishing

o/s rear tyre 3.5m perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2025 211,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 209,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 206,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 198,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 189,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2020 184,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 178,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 176,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 173,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 171,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread depth 1.8mm in center

Offside Rear tyre low tread depth,inner and outer

Pass 30 Jun 2015 165,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 158,077 miles

All rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,760 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 155,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 143,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 123,423 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 123,403 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,258 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 112,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,879 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 64,357 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 HXO 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 83.3%.

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 HXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 HXO registered?

BT52 HXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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