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HV52 PKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,511 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,891 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,607 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 50,960 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,786 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,952 miles

front brake discs worn.

front wipers worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front droplink bar rubber cover split

Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 17,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,844 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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HV52 PKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HV52 PKE, 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 HV52 PKE registered?

HV52 PKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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