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HK53 HPE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,611 mi
Last recorded81,611 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,611 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f lower suspension arm boot deteriorated

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,384 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f lower suspension arm boot deteriorated

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,075 miles

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

plastic coverings on rear lower arms

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rotational noise on o/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

plastic coverings on rear lower arms

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rotational noise on o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,592 miles

rear lower suspension arms plastic coverings

front brake flexi hoses perished

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear lower arms corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,142 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,142 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,855 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2019 67,853 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 55,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/sf tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear tyres worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front and rear brake pads wearing low(approx. 3mm)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,176 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,982 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

very slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,886 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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HK53 HPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK53 HPE, 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 HK53 HPE registered?

HK53 HPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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