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HJ52 LZO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,568 mi
Last recorded117,568 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit.

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

oil level not checked.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release intermittent. (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

oil level not checked.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,082 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,635 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,299 miles

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

glow plug light illuminated on dash display

slight damage to offside rear bodywork

Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,173 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,293 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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HJ52 LZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ52 LZO, 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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HJ52 LZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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