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HJ53 TWD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,035 mi
Last recorded105,035 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,864 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,805 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,409 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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HJ53 TWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ53 TWD, 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 HJ53 TWD registered?

HJ53 TWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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