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HT52 LVH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,606 mi
Last recorded73,606 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 LVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,606 miles

Engine lamp on

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 73,606 miles

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

Engine lamp on

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,364 miles

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

rear suspension and bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 66,364 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

rear suspension and bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,806 miles

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,734 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,875 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 28,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,683 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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HT52 LVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT52 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

HT52 LVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is HT52 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 LVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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