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HJ53 WYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,613 mi
Last recorded103,613 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,613 miles

n/s headlight on aim limit unable to adjust

rear brake pads getting low n/s

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,728 miles

headlight aim on max hight unable to adjust

Pass 7 May 2015 88,661 miles

indicator stalk inpoor condition

n/s headlight om max hight unable to adjust

Fail 7 May 2015 88,661 miles

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

indicator stalk inpoor condition

n/s headlight om max hight unable to adjust

Pass 1 May 2014 82,089 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,855 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 13 May 2010 58,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 37,287 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 May 2008 37,287 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2007 23,740 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

HJ53 WYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 WYX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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