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HG53 NMO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,771 mi
Last recorded171,771 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 153,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,002 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,997 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,019 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,804 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,811 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,400 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,837 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,000 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,877 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,658 miles

Front 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)

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,232 miles

rubber gaiter on osf thrust arm ball joint split

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,180 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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HG53 NMO is a 2003 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 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 HG53 NMO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG53 NMO registered?

HG53 NMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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