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HK53 AXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

166,486 mi
Last recorded166,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 166,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 166,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 159,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 159,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 15 Jul 2022 152,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 152,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 142,678 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 133,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,059 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,262 miles

Advise both rear tyres approaching wear indicators (approx 2.5 mm )

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 105,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,939 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,939 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,525 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 12 Jul 2010 78,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,079 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,079 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,468 miles

o/s and n/s front inner brake disc rusty and worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,561 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,554 miles

Acciedent damage to n/s of bonnet.

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear tyres low.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,554 miles

Acciedent damage to n/s of bonnet.

Rear tyres low.

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 AXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AXJ, 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 HK53 AXJ registered?

HK53 AXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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