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DX53 HLO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,811 mi
Last recorded155,811 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 HLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 155,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 155,811 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 152,826 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2019 152,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 137,679 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 137,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 131,347 miles

park brake anti-slip pad missing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 120,678 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,766 miles

nail in osr tyre,oilleak gearbox area,slight play in near side front rollbar link, alloy rim dented near side.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 113,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in osr tyre,oilleak gearbox area,slight play in near side front rollbar link, alloy rim dented near side.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,004 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,354 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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DX53 HLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DX53 HLO, 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 DX53 HLO registered?

DX53 HLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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