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HJ53 WYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,561 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 106,063 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 94,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm 195/65/15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm 195/65/15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,010 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,309 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 WYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

HJ53 WYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 WYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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