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AY53 HLK

2003 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,821 mi
Last recorded137,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Coupe77,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HLK
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,529 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 133,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,976 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 125,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,448 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,688 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,310 miles

eml on

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,289 miles

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

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,225 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front tyres wearing edges/n/s/f cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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AY53 HLK is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 77,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 HLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 HLK registered?

AY53 HLK is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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