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HV53 URG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

282,435 mi
Last recorded282,435 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 282,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 171,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero. ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 171,465 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero. ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 167,012 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 166,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 160,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 160,620 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 153,648 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 147,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 143,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has cut across tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 136,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has cut across tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,869 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 122,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,696 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge. front discs & pads worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 106,193 miles

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

both front tyres worn away on edges

front brake discs scored

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,711 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,599 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,375 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,270 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 75,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,413 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 URG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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