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HT03 FXS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,612 mi
Last recorded160,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,612 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2019 160,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2018 158,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 158,368 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 155,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 151,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 147,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 139,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 130,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,805 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 108,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 97,271 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 97,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,600 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,982 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 FXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HT03 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

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

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