MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
hand brake travel high
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit
o/s/r outer sidelight not working
slight blow from exhaust front joint area
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CN53 HLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 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 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CN53 HLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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