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HT52 PMO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,191 mi
Last recorded139,191 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 PMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 139,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,826 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 130,826 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 113,798 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,561 miles

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

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 26 Jan 2010 72,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,542 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,749 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,570 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

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 PMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 HT52 PMO, 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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HT52 PMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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