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HK53 OSB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,180 mi
Last recorded209,180 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 OSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 209,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 198,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 197,984 miles

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 183,422 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 28 Oct 2016 183,422 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 165,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 15 Nov 2014 146,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,792 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lambda reading on emissions test is on the limit

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly damaged

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 115,990 miles

Engine hunting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,990 miles

Engine hunting

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,459 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 105,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,785 miles

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

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

nearside front torque arm ball joint boot split.

parking brake padal rubber missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,990 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,551 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 OSB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

HK53 OSB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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