MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear arches corroded
various corrosion and underseal on the underside of the vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system is corroded
front brake discs are worn
rear vehicle floorpan is starting to corrode
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake pipe corroded
under body corroded recommended oil spray
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake pipe corroded
under body corroded recommended oil spray
exhaust center mounting corroded but system is secure
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 HMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 DK53 HMG, 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 DK53 HMG registered?
DK53 HMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is DK53 HMG safe to buy?
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