MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
parking brake service required
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
rear suspension bouncy replacement shock absorbers replacements recommended asap
rear anti role bar corroded
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
Oil leaking !
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
front inner brake pads worn closer examination recomended
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
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
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)
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)
195/65/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
195/65/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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