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HY53 OHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,045 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,973 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,295 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both number plates starting to delaminate

engine cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,295 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate

engine cover missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,273 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 OHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

HY53 OHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is HY53 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 OHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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