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FH52 XWS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2020 110,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both fronts and n/s/r tyres wearing inner and outer edges

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,965 miles

both fronts and n/s/r tyres wearing inner and outer edges

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,784 miles

centre buckle was tucked away removed and replaced for purpose of test

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,370 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,628 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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FH52 XWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH52 XWS, 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 FH52 XWS registered?

FH52 XWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FH52 XWS safe to buy?

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