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HG53 UJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension arms have deep surface corrosion n/s and o/s

Fail 18 Sep 2019 108,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes soft forward mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s have play on dee mountings advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s poss lack of use (1.2.1 (f))

fuel pipe ferules at rear have corrosion

rear suspension arms have deep surface corrosion n/s and o/s

Fail 5 Nov 2018 108,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator missing (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers undersheilds and sill covers fitted

engine noise further investigation needed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,970 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,219 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 81,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,949 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,235 miles

front brake pads appear to becoming low

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken system secure

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,235 miles

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

front brake pads appear to becoming low

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken system secure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,372 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2011 47,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,583 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,083 miles

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)

rear number plate

Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,965 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

rear number plate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,564 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edge offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 21 Oct 2008 38,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edge offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,943 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 UJV 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 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJV, 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 UJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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