MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,697 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
both number plates delaminating
chips in windscreen
corrosion to metal brake pipes
engine covers and under-trays fitted
front bumper damaged(o/s)
n/s/r tyre outer side-wall damaged
o/s/r indicator faded
plastic trims on sills
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
both number plates delaminating
chips in windscreen
corrosion to metal brake pipes
engine covers and under-trays fitted
front bumper damaged(o/s)
n/s/r tyre outer side-wall damaged
o/s/r indicator faded
plastic trims on sills
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to all metal brake pipes
corrosion to both rear coil springs
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
slight play to both front wheel bearings
stone chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to all metal brake pipes
corrosion to both rear coil springs
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
slight play to both front wheel bearings
stone chips to windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to both rear coil springs
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play to both front wheel bearing
stone chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to both rear coil springs
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play to both front wheel bearing
stone chips to windscreen
both rear coil springs corroded
engine undertrays fitted
front bumper damaged
light corrosion to rear brake pipes
slight perishing to all front suspension ball joint /track rod end dust covers
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs corroded
engine undertrays fitted
front bumper damaged
light corrosion to rear brake pipes
nearside front tyre close to legal limit(worn on inner edge)
slight perishing to all front suspension ball joint /track rod end dust covers
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
slight smearing from front wiper blades
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to all metal brake pipes
corrosion to both rear coil springs
slight binding to n/s/f brake
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
uneven wear to both rear tyres & 2.5mm on inner edge
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to all metal brake pipes
corrosion to both rear coil springs
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
uneven wear to both rear tyres & 2.5mm on inner edge
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs worn
front bumper damaged
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs worn
front bumper damaged
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine under tray fitted
front bumper damaged
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
o/s/f inner wheel arch cover damaged
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
damage to front bumper, front number plate fading, engine undertray fitted, exhaust corroded, play in o/sf wheel bearing, kerb damage to alloy wheels
covers fitted under car / slight play in front wheel bearings / n/plates starting to part/fade
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
covers fitted under car / slight play in front wheel bearings / n/plates starting to part/fade
covers fitted under vechice tested best has possible can
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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HK53 LBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HK53 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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