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HT03 FXM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear tyre is perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,721 miles

Indicator stalk worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,721 miles

Indicator stalk worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,054 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,987 miles

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside rear door outer handle missing

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2008 23,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside rear door outer handle missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,194 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 13,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

HT03 FXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is HT03 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 FXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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