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HG53 BWU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,706 mi
Last recorded87,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 78,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

oil seepage from rear differential

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,559 miles

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

near side rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,967 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 21,544 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,544 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 BWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HG53 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG53 BWU?

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What year was HG53 BWU registered?

HG53 BWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HG53 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 BWU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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