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HV53 YEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,898 miles

Front indicators slightly white

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 69,897 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Front indicators slightly white

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,845 miles

Both front suspension arms front bushes in very poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still secure

Slight play in steering

Fail 19 Sep 2019 65,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arms front bushes in very poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still secure

Slight play in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 60,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,535 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,805 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,669 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,669 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 32,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing and sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 13 Aug 2013 25,788 miles

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

225/4517 (front)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing and sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,118 miles

BOTH FRONT THRUST ARM BUSHES WORN/SPLIT

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,762 miles

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)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,249 miles

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

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

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,526 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,563 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 14 Aug 2006 5,889 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 5,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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