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HV53 YGC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,592 mi
Last recorded198,592 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 198,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 190,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 183,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 174,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 168,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 162,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 157,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 137,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 106,988 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 103,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2014 96,712 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,151 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,465 miles

NS TRACK ROD END WORN

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight play in OS track rod end

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 YGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

HV53 YGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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