MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted to under side
Various small stonechips in screen
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have black under seal over them (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear suspension coated in black wax
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have black under seal over them (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear suspension coated in black wax
Under trays fitted to under side
Various small stonechips in screen
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components covered in black under seal
Under trays fitted unable to see inner sills and componets
Various small stonechips in windscreen
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated/worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines
Vehicle Identification Number plate damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside engine mounting deteriorating
Offside Front slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
STRONGLY ADVISE check front brakes for imbalance
auxiliary drive belt covered in oil/fuel, belt contaminated
brake hoses starting to perish
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
suspension springs getting rusty
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers
check for fuel smell/dampness around engine
damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
check for fuel smell/leak, n/s of engine?
damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
check for fuel smell/leak? around bonnet area
slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel leak around engine bay?
n/s engine mounting deteriorating
n/s front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emission test result close to limit
n/s front lower swivel dust boot deteriorating
o/s rear tyre wearing very low on inner edge
slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emission test result close to limit
n/s front lower swivel dust boot deteriorating
o/s rear tyre wearing very low on inner edge
slight damage to VIN plate on 'B' pillar
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
VIN plate on 'B' pillar damaged
n/s front lower swivel dust boot deteriorating
rear brake pads wearing low? not clearly visible
smoke test result high
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
VIN plate on o/s 'B' pillar has slight damage
rear sub-frame, chassis and suspension components getting rusty
smoke test result on limit
NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
V.I.N. plate on o/s 'B' pillar damaged
n/s front lower tie rod joint dust boot split
o/s front lower track control arm inner bush starting to perish
rear sub-frame and suspension components getting rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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HG53 UER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 UER, 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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HG53 UER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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