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HY53 ZDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,047 mi
Last recorded46,047 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,347 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,819 miles

Front side windows tinted.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 15,873 miles

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

Both front tyres cut on inner sidewall's.

Nearside side repeater lens cracked.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,190 miles

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

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

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 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

HY53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is HY53 ZDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 ZDN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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