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HN53 FUY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,517 mi
Last recorded162,517 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,517 miles

front suspension bushes worn

rear discs corroded

slight play in o/s/front hub area

Fail 3 Aug 2017 162,517 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension bushes worn

rear discs corroded

slight play in o/s/front hub area

Pass 9 Aug 2016 157,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 157,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 144,228 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2013 138,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 132,401 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 132,401 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 126,964 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 118,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 118,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 112,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,553 miles

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

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

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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HN53 FUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN53 FUY, 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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HN53 FUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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