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HN03 XYL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 XYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,955 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

r/o/s tyre worn to 3.5mm

r/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,328 miles

front torque strut bushes splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/sf cross strut bushes deteriated

Pass 6 May 2009 35,527 miles

front torque strut bushes starting to crack

o/s cross strut bush starting to delaminate

Pass 15 May 2008 31,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 27,103 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 27,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 20,908 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 XYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

HN03 XYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is HN03 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 XYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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