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HK52 NPC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,786 mi
Last recorded154,786 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 NPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 154,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,026 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 134,782 miles

offside parking brake low on effort

Fail 28 Mar 2013 134,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S park brake low effort

Pass 28 Feb 2012 124,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m/light on dash

front tyres low on tread

o/s/f exhaust bracket brokern

Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 100,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 100,746 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,512 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 33,626 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 NPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NPC, 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

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What year was HK52 NPC registered?

HK52 NPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is HK52 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 NPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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