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HV53 PVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,308 mi
Last recorded121,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2020 121,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,954 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,818 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,431 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,401 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,239 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 73,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,893 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,016 miles

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

nearside front torque arm ball joint boot split.

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Fail 14 Aug 2008

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

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

nearside front torque arm ball joint boot split.

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front torque reaction arm ball joint gators split

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,401 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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HV53 PVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HV53 PVZ, 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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HV53 PVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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