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DK53 HMG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,067 mi
Last recorded149,067 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 149,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,085 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 144,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 141,418 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 141,416 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,638 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 139,627 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 136,289 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 136,283 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,886 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,045 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pipe corroded

under body corroded recommended oil spray

Fail 22 Aug 2015 104,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,914 miles

exhaust center mounting corroded but system is secure

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,726 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,169 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,561 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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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.

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