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HN53 GWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 135,626 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,513 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,018 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,758 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake low reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 84,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,034 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 75,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,061 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 69,056 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,144 miles

Rear exhaust deterioating.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,644 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm low outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,261 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,660 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,660 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

HN53 GWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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