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HT52 LVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,977 mi
Last recorded132,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 124,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 109,265 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 103,870 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2019 103,870 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,763 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,175 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 LVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

HT52 LVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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