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HK52 YWU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 YWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 167,739 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 167,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 154,594 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge may require to attention soon,outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm,inner has cut,may require to attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front head light has slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2020 154,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge may require to attention soon,outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm,inner has cut,may require to attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front head light has slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2019 142,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front head light very perished,may improving if polishing

front exhaust holder has damage

Fail 26 Mar 2019 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front head light very perished,may improving if polishing

front exhaust holder has damage

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 123,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,571 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,677 miles

Both headlamps pattern slightly reduced

Centre bracket missing, but exhaust still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,112 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 65,094 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 Jan 2010 61,984 miles

n/s hand brake effoet slightly low

rear brakes rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s hand brake effoet slightly low

rear brakes rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,431 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

under side of vehicle not fully checked due to covers

Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,407 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

under side of vehicle not fully checked due to covers

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

under side vehicle not fully checked due to covers

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,783 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

unable to check floor pan due to plastic covers fitted.

unable to check sills due to plastic covers fitted.

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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HK52 YWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK52 YWU, 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 HK52 YWU registered?

HK52 YWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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