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HN53 GWO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,451 mi
Last recorded137,451 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 137,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,657 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 119,621 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,180 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,173 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML stays on.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,306 miles

Ns rear tyre inner sidewall has a large crack and requires replacement asap[245/40/17]

Os front tyre outer sidewall is cut and may rrequire replacement [225/45/17]

Os front wheel is slightly bent on inner rim

Fail 15 Oct 2013 92,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brakes arein very poor condition and may require replacement asap

Ns rear tyre inner sidewall has a large crack and requires replacement asap[245/40/17]

Os front tyre outer sidewall is cut and may rrequire replacement [225/45/17]

Os front wheel is slightly bent on inner rim

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,015 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front brake discs are in poor condition

os front tyre side wall cut

Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front brake discs are in poor condition

os front tyre side wall cut

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,054 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 68,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,058 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,058 miles

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

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

NO PLATES LIGHT WORKING AT TEST. INTERMITENT WIRING FAULT?

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,630 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWO, 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 HN53 GWO registered?

HN53 GWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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