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HJ53 TWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,363 mi
Last recorded140,363 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 140,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 136,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,622 miles

all 4 brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 124,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,295 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 120,295 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,286 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light on

off side rear shockabsorber has reduced damping

Fail 14 Oct 2013 116,286 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light on

off side rear shockabsorber has reduced damping

Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 108,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,654 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 85,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,276 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,163 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 TWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TWW, 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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HJ53 TWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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