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HY53 WRW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,346 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 48,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,852 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 46,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,103 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 43,103 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,085 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Off side rear tyre very close to limit and badly scuffed @ outer side wall

Over sills fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge and close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre possibley punctured.

Rear brake pads very low.

Rear number plate blemished.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,697 miles

front and rear number plates slightly blemished

full length plastic floor tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,697 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates slightly blemished

full length plastic floor tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,022 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 24,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,635 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 20,634 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner 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 WRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

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

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