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HG53 UJO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,056 miles

wear in rear suspension lower rose joints

Nearside Front tyre on the limit

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,813 miles

corrosion in brake pipes over fuel tank ,exact condition unknown ,advise renewing

corrosion on front discs

Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,799 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rearward arm on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in brake pipes over fuel tank ,exact condition unknown ,advise renewing

corrosion on front discs

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,488 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,254 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted ,advise renewing 195/65/15

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,845 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,085 miles

Offside Front tyre on the limit (in 1 position ) tyre worn on outer edge

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe to hose (behind coil spring-limited vision on exact condition )

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,557 miles

Offside Front parking lamp/sidelight tempremental,advise renewing bulb asap

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses (limited vision on exact condition)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,141 miles

rear discs slightly warped

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,165 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,887 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,088 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,910 miles

Advise rear number plate has slight delamination (still clear).

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 20,957 miles

Advise child seat fitted at right rear.

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 UJO 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 95.5%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

HG53 UJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is HG53 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 UJO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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