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HD53 NRO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,858 mi
Last recorded160,858 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 160,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

number plate lights dull

Fail 17 Aug 2026 160,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

number plate lights dull

Pass 13 Aug 2025 154,098 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate lamps dull

Fail 13 Aug 2025 154,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back//metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate lamps dull

Pass 14 Aug 2024 147,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 140,983 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 140,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail stuck in edge

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 220,048 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2022 220,048 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 218,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Fail 12 May 2021 218,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 134,489 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2020 134,489 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 132,947 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 130,771 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 126,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 122,776 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 117,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 111,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,522 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,538 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges. Advise replacement.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer ball joint/bush.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges. Advise replacement.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer ball joint/bush.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,530 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,143 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)

vehicle under guards fitted obstructing testers view

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,450 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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HD53 NRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HD53 NRO, 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 HD53 NRO registered?

HD53 NRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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