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HT03 FXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,414 miles

Nearside Front int knock

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit,worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2014 858,589 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,474 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,779 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,279 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

front tyres worn on outside shoulders and showing small cuts but no cord showing

fuel light on

only one washer operating o/s

tow bar fitted

unable to check engine large cover fitted

unable to check state of rear coil springs bottom part set in side of wishbone

unable to check under side of engine,steering parts and parts of suspension large cover fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

front discs heavily lipped around edges

front tyres worn on outside shoulders and showing small cuts but no cord showing

fuel light on

only one washer operating o/s

tow bar fitted

unable to check engine large cover fitted

unable to check state of rear coil springs bottom part set in side of wishbone

unable to check under side of engine,steering parts and parts of suspension large cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,115 miles

plastic sills and under tray

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,862 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,862 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,883 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,943 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 35,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,680 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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HT03 FXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT03 FXA, 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 HT03 FXA registered?

HT03 FXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is HT03 FXA safe to buy?

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