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HG53 BWD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,625 mi
Last recorded145,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 145,625 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 145,625 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 141,068 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 141,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,630 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,832 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 132,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,079 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 118,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,917 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Fail 21 Sep 2017 109,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,360 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,412 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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HG53 BWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HG53 BWD, 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 HG53 BWD registered?

HG53 BWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HG53 BWD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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