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HV53 PXU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn plus loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2020 85,511 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under the vehicle rear side general corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,263 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,108 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,564 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cut un n/s/f tyre [no cords showing]

Fail 6 Nov 2012 75,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cut un n/s/f tyre [no cords showing]

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,152 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 36,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,702 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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HV53 PXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV53 PXU, 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 HV53 PXU registered?

HV53 PXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is HV53 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 PXU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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