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HD53 JUO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 75,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 75,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage ball joint upper and lower dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F anti-roll link rod upper ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump pan leaking - Not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear sub-frame and suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,506 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,691 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to get low

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,709 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,977 miles

both o/s/f inner lower arm bushes deteriorating and slightly weak

o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/f wheel slightly binding on

Fail 26 Nov 2014 42,951 miles

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

both o/s/f inner lower arm bushes deteriorating and slightly weak

o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/f wheel slightly binding on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,344 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 39,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Nov 2013 39,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both offside front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 22,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,187 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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,418 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 9,209 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

total underside of vehicle shielded by plastic cover

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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HD53 JUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HD53 JUO, 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 HD53 JUO registered?

HD53 JUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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