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HX53 EEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,223 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

outer door sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

outer door sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,167 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer leaking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,831 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,828 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,055 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres cuts & lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 87,052 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres cuts & lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,238 miles

chips on screen

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,707 miles

aims slightly faded

centre exhaust hanger corroded off

chips on screen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,693 miles

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

front suspension bushes slightly worn

front tyres close to limits & perished

Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

front suspension bushes slightly worn

front tyres close to limits & perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,779 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 61,777 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,887 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer edge (not through to cords).

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

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

Several small chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,392 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 EEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

HX53 EEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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