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HK53 VHG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,317 mi
Last recorded36,317 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 36,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,031 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 23,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 23,308 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 23,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 22,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque strut joint dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,363 miles

Advise right front brake binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,013 miles

Advise right front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,691 miles

Advise right front possible bind.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,356 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,031 miles

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

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

slight binding o/s/f brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wheel does not spin freely.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,390 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,623 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,377 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 VHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

HK53 VHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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