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HK53 UOV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,379 mi
Last recorded142,379 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 142,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,968 miles

Nearside Front Slight binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,970 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 125,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,579 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,587 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 52,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,335 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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HK53 UOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HK53 UOV, 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 HK53 UOV registered?

HK53 UOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 UOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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