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HT03 XJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

uneven wear edge of offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2017 120,755 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 120,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2016 117,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,239 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 88,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 76,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,465 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 59,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,114 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,967 miles

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

Offside 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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HT03 XJC 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 76.5%.

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 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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

HT03 XJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for HT03 XJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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