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HD53 EFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

247,400 mi
Last recorded247,400 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 247,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear missing but still secure - advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 247,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear missing but still secure - advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlight lens dull

Pass 12 May 2023 242,639 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight smell of fumes

Fail 2 May 2023 242,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight smell of fumes

Pass 3 May 2022 237,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 232,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 232,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge very early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 227,074 miles

both front brake flexis cracked & perished advise early replacement

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2019 224,678 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished advise replacement

bulb failure warning on dashboard

Fail 13 May 2019 224,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake flexi hoses perished advise replacement

bulb failure warning on dashboard

Pass 17 May 2018 221,992 miles

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

handbrake release slightly poor in operation

high level brake light inop

Fail 17 May 2018 221,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

handbrake release slightly poor in operation

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 May 2017 218,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 218,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 214,314 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both front flexy hoses perished

Fail 3 May 2016 214,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

both front flexy hoses perished

Pass 2 May 2015 205,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre slightly worn shoulder....

Pass 8 May 2014 196,285 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 196,284 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 181,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 131,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,332 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

check both front marker warning lights message on dash but front position lights working

pull handle for bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check front left & front right marker light messages shown but position lights are working

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HD53 EFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HD53 EFV, 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 HD53 EFV registered?

HD53 EFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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