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HN52 TFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,194 mi
Last recorded224,194 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 224,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 214,260 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 214,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 205,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades deteriorated

chip in window screen

front anti roll bar not aligned correctly

vehicle under body covered

Fail 25 Feb 2019 205,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades deteriorated

chip in window screen

front anti roll bar not aligned correctly

vehicle under body covered

Pass 31 Jan 2018 198,912 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

vehicle underbody covered

Fail 27 Jan 2018 198,907 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

vehicle underbody covered

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 190,746 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 190,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 186,885 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring lower end not sitting flush.suspect faulty spring

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

noise heard rear suspension no play found in test recommend further investgation

Pass 5 Feb 2015 176,501 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 176,501 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 167,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness engine under cover recommend further investigation

rear numberplate is covering another plates correctly spaced at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 153,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door mirror poor borderline pass recommend replacement

Pass 22 Feb 2012 143,479 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 143,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,418 miles

both rear tyres on limit need replacing now

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,507 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 121,506 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 110,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,338 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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HN52 TFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN52 TFJ, 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 HN52 TFJ registered?

HN52 TFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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