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HT53 HZX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 97,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,898 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,536 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 79,816 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside egde

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,407 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 35,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HT53 HZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT53 HZX, 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 HT53 HZX registered?

HT53 HZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HT53 HZX safe to buy?

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