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FH52 HFX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,817 mi
Last recorded91,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,656 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,263 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly worn

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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FH52 HFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH52 HFX, 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

How do I check the history of FH52 HFX?

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What year was FH52 HFX registered?

FH52 HFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FH52 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 HFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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