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HN03 LXU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,041 mi
Last recorded151,041 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 151,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front under sheild damaed and missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant warning light on

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2021 151,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing hand brake foot pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheel bolts missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side wall worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front under sheild damaed and missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 138,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 137,815 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 105,900 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,981 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,695 miles

Front number plate deteriorating and damaged.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,695 miles

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

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

Front number plate deteriorating and damaged.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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HN03 LXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN03 LXU, 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 HN03 LXU registered?

HN03 LXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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