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HK03 XEA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner & outer edge worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner & outer edge worn

Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,080 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,073 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,620 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,657 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,552 miles

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

ADVANCED WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,672 miles

Both front caster bushes starting to split

Both front repeaters slightly cracked

Both number plates water damaged

Front discs and pads worn

Offside front foglight broken away from bumper

Slight splitting on rear propshaft coupling

Pass 24 Nov 2007 37,289 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

water damage to both no plates

Pass 30 May 2006 14,741 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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HK03 XEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK03 XEA, 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 HK03 XEA?

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What year was HK03 XEA registered?

HK03 XEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is HK03 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 XEA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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