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HX53 EAC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

214,620 mi
Last recorded214,620 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 214,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2022 192,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 192,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 192,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 175,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 153,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill nearside & offside unable to fully inspect (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyre heavily worn on edges due to under-inflation nearside & offside

Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,337 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill nearside & offside unable to fully inspect (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyre heavily worn on edges due to under-inflation nearside & offside

Pass 15 Apr 2017 137,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 118,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 78,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,593 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,215 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,491 miles

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 14 Dec 2006 19,955 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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HX53 EAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HX53 EAC, 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 HX53 EAC registered?

HX53 EAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 EAC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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