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HY53 WTD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,230 mi
Last recorded212,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 212,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pads not visible

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jun 2016 212,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pads not visible

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2015 198,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 184,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 183,855 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator stalk slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2013 168,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade worn

slight damage to nearside rear tyre on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2012 152,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Indicator stalk operates offside indicators when operated but haveto hold in position

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 152,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Indicator stalk operates offside indicators when operated but haveto hold in position

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing badly on edges of tread/side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 134,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inicator switch weak in the"on" position

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 18 May 2010 117,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,605 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

dents in both front wings

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f bumper scuffed

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

suspect oil leak o/s enge area

Fail 14 Feb 2008 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

dents in both front wings

front registration plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing low tread

o/s/f bumper scuffed

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

suspect oil leak o/s enge area

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,700 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 74,700 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to carry out full inspection of under vehicle due to factory fitted covers

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 WTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

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

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