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HV53 YFT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,761 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 116,001 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps weak pattern

both rear tyres 2.5mm tread remaining

nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls heavily curbed but no cords showing

both front tyres bold on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,439 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,553 miles

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

air leak on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air leak on engine

Pass 16 May 2014 93,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight rubbing noise rear brakes pads look good

Fail 19 Apr 2013 87,514 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight rubbing noise rear brakes pads look good

Pass 17 May 2012 81,669 miles

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

rear tyres low

tyre side walls perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,647 miles

rear pads low

Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,646 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,668 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 YFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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