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HX53 DVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

279,226 mi
Last recorded279,226 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 279,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn and will need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges and secure

Offside Front Lower Play on lower ball joint

Fail 16 Sep 2020 278,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn and will need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges and secure

Offside Front Lower Play on lower ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2019 266,933 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged but secure and no sharp edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 256,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 144,881 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 140,766 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 8 Aug 2016 140,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 122,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 122,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,866 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,326 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,998 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 59,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre getting down

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,407 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under vehicle cover fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2007 48,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under vehicle cover fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2006 41,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted top . under vehicle engine tray fitted

n/s tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,800 miles

engine cover fitted top . under vehicle engine tray fitted

n/s tyre worn on edge

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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HX53 DVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HX53 DVZ, 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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HX53 DVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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