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HK53 OPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,024 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 128,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,840 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 113,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and centre mountings broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged Part of rim is missing and wheel is cracked. (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side wall damaged due to kerbing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,449 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,389 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 51,424 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,103 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 36,103 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,148 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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HK53 OPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK53 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

HK53 OPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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