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HN53 GXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 77,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,701 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,269 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 54,917 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,434 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 33,434 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,158 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,058 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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HN53 GXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

HN53 GXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HN53 GXJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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