MOT Status
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81,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall
rear coil springs corroded
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
cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
very slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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HK53 HPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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