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HV53 RMU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 125,934 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,208 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,250 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 114,706 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,489 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,748 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,720 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,108 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,984 miles

N/S wiper blade

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 74,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,817 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,706 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNT BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,528 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNT BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,344 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2010 47,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,238 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 29,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,392 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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HV53 RMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

HV53 RMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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