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HN03 RXC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,464 mi
Last recorded125,464 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 RXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 125,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 122,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside fadded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

lower inner sills corroding slightly nearside and offside

Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight crossion on rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,511 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 102,423 miles

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

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,084 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,403 miles

o/s rear tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge and indside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,408 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 RXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HN03 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

HN03 RXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is HN03 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 RXC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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