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HY53 OGG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 122,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 117,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,360 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame painted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,598 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame mostly painted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall highly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame mostly painted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,623 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing highly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 111,622 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing highly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,406 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake flexys cracking

rear subframe rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,400 miles

Front headlights both fading, attention soon.

Rear sub frame, suspension arms & roll bar corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,384 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,864 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated but headlamp pattern still visible

Engine cover and under-shields fitted at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,236 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,730 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle is missing

Offside front mirror glass is discoloured

Rear anti roll bar is rusty

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear centre seat belt buckle missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,354 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,495 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,554 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,770 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm(outer edge)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,502 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Wear to edges of o/s/f tyre.

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 OGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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