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HS52 AOR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 89,999 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view NS GLASS MISSING (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 89,999 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view NS GLASS MISSING (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,091 miles

PLAY TO OSF ANTIROLL BAR LINK

Fail 7 Oct 2016 89,091 miles

PLAY TO OSF ANTIROLL BAR LINK

registration plate deteriorated FRONT (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,636 miles

NSF TYRE WORN LOW

Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,632 miles

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

NSF TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,039 miles

play to os roll bar drop link

Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,033 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

play to os roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,045 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,683 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,272 miles

plastic under trays fitted. unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

plastic under trays fitted. unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,135 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,195 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 56,195 miles

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

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

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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HS52 AOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HS52 AOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS52 AOR registered?

HS52 AOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is HS52 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 AOR shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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