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HK03 XEX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 93,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 92,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 92,946 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 92,028 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,742 miles

Nail in rear tyre

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,187 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,167 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,656 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edge +gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,160 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 XEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XEX, 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 HK03 XEX registered?

HK03 XEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is HK03 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 XEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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