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HN53 UKM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Starting to crack.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,891 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,531 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge. both rear tyres at 3mm.

slight leak from g/box.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,823 miles

Small chip's to windscreen.

cross strut bush'e staring to split.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,634 miles

nearside front fog light cracked glass

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 UKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

HN53 UKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is HN53 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 UKM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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