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HY53 WSV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes to flexi pipes slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases benind silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,413 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2014 115,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,124 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 92,221 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,354 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 WSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

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

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