MOT Status
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123,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR AXLE IS CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brake pipes coated
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brake pipes coated
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components
undertrays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both Sides Chafed & Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Misty. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both Sides Chafed & Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Misty. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Both front mud shields damaged Water ingress to wiring and connectors attention required Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Not releasing correctly attention required Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.6 (d))
Rear chassis generally rusty also ARB links
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Both front mud shields damaged Water ingress to wiring and connectors attention required Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage / deterioration (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Not releasing correctly attention required Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.6 (d))
Rear chassis generally rusty also ARB links
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine covers/undertrays
Motor hunting at idle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front tyre perishing/bald outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
steering seems slightly stiff when turning steering wheel
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer front suspension arm. Seen when vehicle raised (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed seen under cut flap outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers/undertrays
Motor hunting at idle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front tyre perishing/bald outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
steering seems slightly stiff when turning steering wheel
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front tyres perished
Both rear brake hoses perished
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front headlamp adjusters worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ53 TXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 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 HJ53 TXH, 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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HJ53 TXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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