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HK52 MSX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,647 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,701 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,588 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 80,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel slightly damaged

steering pump pulley slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,927 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front lower arm front bushes perished & worn

front tyres worn inner & outer edges & perished e.r.a.

nsf jacking post missing

power steering pully broken e.r.a.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,398 miles

nail in osr tyre

osf road wheel damaged

osr & nsr seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,800 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt outer rear (5.2.2a)

poor engine running

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jack pad missing

rear outer seat belts damaged

rear springs corroded

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Dec 2014 67,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jack pad missing

rear outer seat belts damaged

rear springs corroded

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,395 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,964 miles

brake pad warning illuminated on dashboard display

slight movement on front strut mounts

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,561 miles

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,775 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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HK52 MSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HK52 MSX, 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 HK52 MSX registered?

HK52 MSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is HK52 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 MSX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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