MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
park brake anti-slip pad missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Gearbox oil leak.
nail in osr tyre,oilleak gearbox area,slight play in near side front rollbar link, alloy rim dented near side.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nail in osr tyre,oilleak gearbox area,slight play in near side front rollbar link, alloy rim dented near side.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside 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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DX53 HLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 DX53 HLO, 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 DX53 HLO registered?
DX53 HLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is DX53 HLO safe to buy?
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