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HY53 WSK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 112,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 110,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 106,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some component inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2019 102,711 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some component inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,504 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 70,655 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven on edges

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

Pass 3 May 2014 61,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2013 57,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2012 48,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 38,338 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine bay,undertray,floorpan & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,075 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face corroding and pitted around edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,205 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats not present

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,632 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wipers slightly smeary

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in steering rack

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 WSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

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

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