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HG53 UER

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,350 mi
Last recorded163,350 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 163,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 154,983 miles

Under trays fitted to under side

Various small stonechips in screen

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have black under seal over them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension coated in black wax

Fail 8 Aug 2020 154,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have black under seal over them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension coated in black wax

Under trays fitted to under side

Various small stonechips in screen

Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components covered in black under seal

Under trays fitted unable to see inner sills and componets

Various small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2018 135,749 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated/worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Vehicle Identification Number plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside engine mounting deteriorating

Offside Front slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

STRONGLY ADVISE check front brakes for imbalance

auxiliary drive belt covered in oil/fuel, belt contaminated

brake hoses starting to perish

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,259 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

check for fuel smell/dampness around engine

damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,925 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

check for fuel smell/leak, n/s of engine?

damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,779 miles

check for fuel smell/leak? around bonnet area

slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,748 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel leak around engine bay?

n/s engine mounting deteriorating

n/s front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test result close to limit

n/s front lower swivel dust boot deteriorating

o/s rear tyre wearing very low on inner edge

slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test result close to limit

n/s front lower swivel dust boot deteriorating

o/s rear tyre wearing very low on inner edge

slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VIN plate on 'B' pillar damaged

n/s front lower swivel dust boot deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing low? not clearly visible

smoke test result high

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VIN plate on o/s 'B' pillar has slight damage

rear sub-frame, chassis and suspension components getting rusty

smoke test result on limit

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,921 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

V.I.N. plate on o/s 'B' pillar damaged

n/s front lower tie rod joint dust boot split

o/s front lower track control arm inner bush starting to perish

rear sub-frame and suspension components getting rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,738 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 UER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HG53 UER, 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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HG53 UER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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