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HN53 WVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray and Sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,465 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,049 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 85,444 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,194 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,529 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 75,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top strut mount bushes are dry and creaking

engine cover and under tray fitted

front to rear brake pipes are rusty

nearside front tyre is cut on the outer wall and wearing on the edges and the tyre valve is perished

rear indicators are slightly white

Fail 12 Mar 2016 75,281 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top strut mount bushes are dry and creaking

both front tyre valves are perished

engine cover and under tray fitted

front to rear brake pipes are rusty

nearside front tyre is cut on the outer wall and wearing on the edges

rear indicators are slightly white

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear indicators are slightly white

offside front and both rear tyres are on 2mm

screen damage

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,697 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear indicators are slightly white

screen damage

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear indicators are slightly white

screen damage

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,921 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,524 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust bracket rusty

offside rear brake slightly sticking on also pads look low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,850 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

engine managment light is on

pin hole in nearside rack boot

Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,240 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,282 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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HN53 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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