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HY53 ZGH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,015 mi
Last recorded69,015 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,322 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,322 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

HY53 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is HY53 ZGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 ZGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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