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HX53 EHH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,330 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 43,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 28,483 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,268 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,608 miles

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

automatic gearbox leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,527 miles

parking brake pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,372 miles

rubber pad missing on parking brake lever parking brake ratchet inop fresh oil on undertray?

Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,094 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 EHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHH, 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 EHH registered?

HX53 EHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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