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HY53 ZFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 122,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar mount slightly loose

cannot access for rust due to under shilds fitted at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,336 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 117,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,683 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,763 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 43,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,111 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 ZFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

HY53 ZFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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