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HY53 OFN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,701 mi
Last recorded189,701 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 189,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking or fuel pipe connecting to fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside an Offside- connecting to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake noisy when applied.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside/ Offside. Other suspension components corroded and bushes perishing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside/ Offside and towbar in poor condition. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 187,260 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear tyres inner worn

Pass 18 Jul 2017 178,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Wrap Round Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Wrap Round Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 178,252 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Wrap Round Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Wrap Round Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 167,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 167,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 158,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 148,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 139,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,467 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 125,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,255 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,102 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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HY53 OFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY53 OFN, 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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HY53 OFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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