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HN53 GXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,230 mi
Last recorded187,230 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 187,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 184,086 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 184,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 171,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 160,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 152,568 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,491 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 127,309 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 127,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 113,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,758 miles

Front discs worn.

Play in front wheel bearings.

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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HN53 GXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HN53 GXE, 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 HN53 GXE registered?

HN53 GXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HN53 GXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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