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HN03 PXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,397 mi
Last recorded38,397 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,290 miles

both no plates starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

reduced effort from nearside hand brake

Fail 10 Sep 2014 128,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both no plates starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

reduced effort from nearside hand brake

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,692 miles

wear front disc

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,744 miles

wear front disc

wet test

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,535 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,459 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 79,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 79,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,708 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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HN03 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXV, 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 HN03 PXV registered?

HN03 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HN03 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 PXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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