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HD52 BUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,860 mi
Last recorded215,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 BUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 215,860 miles

front anti roll bar shifted over

n/s/r lower hub bush worn

rear brake pipes corroded but cant get full inspection

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 195,786 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2015 195,783 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

both front tyre worn on edges

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 181,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 164,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 147,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,514 miles

front to rear brake pipes etc not visible under plastic covers

n/s/f tyre/rim has slight run out and tyre bald on outer edge

rear silencer corroded around tail pipes

screen chipped

Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,087 miles

front to rear beake pipes not visable above fuel tank and under plastic cover

rear brake pads look to be wearing down

rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,087 miles

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

front to rear beake pipes not visable above fuel tank and under plastic cover

rear brake pads look to be wearing down

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,998 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 92,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,781 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,468 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 39,829 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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HD52 BUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD52 BUH, 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 HD52 BUH registered?

HD52 BUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is HD52 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 BUH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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