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HJ53 WYO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,094 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 83,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,713 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre tread getting low.rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jul 2021 70,713 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre tread getting low.rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,348 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Dec 2019 66,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 66,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,589 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,020 miles

Tyre walls perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 48,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,977 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,197 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,426 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front torque arm boots split

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,855 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 25 Aug 2011 27,931 miles

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

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

Registration plates slightly delaminated but still legible

Fail 25 Aug 2011 27,931 miles

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

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

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

Registration plates slightly delaminated but still legible

Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,487 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 WYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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