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HN53 WVG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,974 mi
Last recorded130,974 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 119,765 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 119,765 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,533 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 106,796 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 100,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 84,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,543 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 64,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,816 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 WVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

HN53 WVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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