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HD53 WHP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,490 mi
Last recorded97,490 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 91,724 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 91,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit X4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,434 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,340 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,948 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,878 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 WHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

HD53 WHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is HD53 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 WHP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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