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HX53 EPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens brocken (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,018 miles

both front tyres worn low and bald on outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer wall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,362 miles

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

cut in wall of tyre not to cord n/side front

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,243 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 EPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EPZ, 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 EPZ registered?

HX53 EPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 EPZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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