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HV53 PWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 116,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

front Tyre(s) edge worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,035 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

age cracking on both front lower castor arm inner bushes

slight lip on front inner brake discs

some corrosion on suspension components

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

age cracking on both front lower castor arm inner bushes

heavy wear on n/s/f tyre edges,needs attention soon

slight lip on front inner brake discs

some corrosion on suspension components

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,523 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 71,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,374 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,438 miles

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

both front castor bushes split

front discs ridged

front tyres low on edges

stone chip windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,438 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front castor bushes split

front discs ridged

front tyres low on edges

stone chip windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,244 miles

front disc's low

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 PWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PWZ, 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 HV53 PWZ registered?

HV53 PWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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