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HD53 OHN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,538 mi
Last recorded191,538 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 191,538 miles

Emissions not tested aborted as grey / black smoke from exhaust! (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Maximum pass limit is 0.90 aborted emissions test as lowest reading was 4.41 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking from the engine but the under tray cover is not allowing inspection! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine but the under tray cover is not allowing inspection! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 183,786 miles

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

parking brake service required

Fail 30 Oct 2020 183,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake service required

Pass 15 Oct 2019 175,411 miles

rear suspension bouncy replacement shock absorbers replacements recommended asap

Pass 16 Oct 2018 166,389 miles

rear anti role bar corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 166,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished + worn low on outer shoulder

rear anti role bar corroded

rear brake pads low closer check needed

Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,866 miles

Oil leaking !

Pass 25 Oct 2016 150,442 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 150,440 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,176 miles

front inner brake pads worn closer examination recomended

Fail 20 Oct 2015 140,174 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

front inner brake pads worn closer examination recomended

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,930 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,185 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,819 miles

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,078 miles

195/65/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,078 miles

195/65/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,403 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 85,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake pads nearside and offside linings low and discs lipped.

Offside front tyre tread low at 1.6 mm limit. 195/65 R15/91H

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,964 miles

195/65/15 n/s/f tyre worn unevenly and on limit

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 55,254 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 OHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 OHN, 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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HD53 OHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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