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HJ53 WYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 82,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2009 34,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,045 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 WYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

HJ53 WYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 WYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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