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HF53 OVP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,999 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,985 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,992 miles

Rear tyres on limit.

Small stone chips in screen.

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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HF53 OVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HF53 OVP, 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 HF53 OVP registered?

HF53 OVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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