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HY53 OGR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

238,124 mi
Last recorded238,124 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 238,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

f/ nopltedamaged

Pass 30 Oct 2018 228,946 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 212,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 212,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 196,838 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 195,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 181,586 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 167,978 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

front discs worn & lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge/deep cut in outer tread

Fail 20 Aug 2014 167,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

front discs worn & lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge/deep cut in outer tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,796 miles

'Screen cracked outside of prescribed area.

Front brake pads well worn.

Off side rear brake pipe rusty.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 152,795 miles

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

'Screen cracked outside of prescribed area.

Front brake pads well worn.

Off side rear brake pipe rusty.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 133,888 miles

stonechips in windscreen,engine covers & undertrays fitted,

Fail 7 Aug 2012 133,888 miles

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

stonechips in windscreen,engine covers & undertrays fitted,

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,555 miles

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

rear discs slight wear

tested in damp conditions

Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,615 miles

front brake discs worn.

stone chip to zone (b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,727 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,837 miles

Both front ande rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,956 miles

Chip in screen

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 OGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OGR, 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 HY53 OGR registered?

HY53 OGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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