MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn on Inner-side shoulder and outer-side perished, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 205/55/R16 - 91V
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer-side edge perished, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 205/55/R16 - 91V (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn on Inner-side shoulder and outer-side perished, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 205/55/R16 - 91V
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer-side edge perished, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 205/55/R16 - 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EF53 HXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 EF53 HXX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EF53 HXX registered?
EF53 HXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.
Is EF53 HXX safe to buy?
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