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HK52 XAY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,803 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 111,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp substitute indicator operating (main indictor not working) (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 92,460 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2018 92,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 82,411 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 82,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,439 miles

o/s/r park brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,285 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,469 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,926 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 35,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,822 miles

front thrust arm bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre bald on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,822 miles

front thrust arm bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre bald on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,761 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,284 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 XAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

HK52 XAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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