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HT52 JXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,160 mi
Last recorded180,160 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 180,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 180,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 177,470 miles

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

glo plug lamp on

near side rear suspension arm no play I joint but signs of damage

Fail 19 Jan 2016 177,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

glo plug lamp on

near side rear suspension arm no play I joint but signs of damage

Pass 16 Jan 2015 172,684 miles

Glo plug lamp on

Near side rear suspension outer lower rose joint. Signs of rust arount joint, however unable to find any play

Possible fault with indicator switch

Fail 15 Jan 2015 172,684 miles

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

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

Glo plug lamp on

Near side rear suspension outer lower rose joint. Signs of rust arount joint, however unable to find any play

Possible fault with indicator switch

Pass 20 Jan 2014 167,774 miles

Glo plug lamp on

Possible indicator switch fault

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Fail 17 Jan 2014 167,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Glo plug lamp on

Possible indicator switch fault

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jan 2013 159,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 148,777 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 133,815 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,696 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 86,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,749 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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HT52 JXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HT52 JXJ, 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 HT52 JXJ registered?

HT52 JXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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