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HJ03 AXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small splits n/s wiper

Fail 1 Mar 2012 116,421 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small splits n/s wiper

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,246 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 94,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,010 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,266 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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HJ03 AXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ03 AXB, 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 HJ03 AXB registered?

HJ03 AXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HJ03 AXB safe to buy?

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