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HK53 AXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,065 mi
Last recorded131,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 AXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 127,731 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,921 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,227 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,731 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both , starting to split but can not see cord (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both , starting to split but can not see cord (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,138 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,041 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,364 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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HK53 AXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK53 AXF, 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 HK53 AXF registered?

HK53 AXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is HK53 AXF safe to buy?

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