MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two above fuel tank, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured also lens part broken, (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & n/s/r end of sill meets inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & n/s/r end of sill meets inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre bald on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre bald on edges
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust joining bracket broken
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust joining bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Discs rusty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Discs rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
possible fault with horn- not working. then o.k.?
possible fault with horn- not working. then o.k.?
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to near side rear seat
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EF53 HFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 EF53 HFY, 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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EF53 HFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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