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ExpiredMileage
82,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
diesel smell under bonnet no signs of leakage
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
brake pipes corroding
headlamp lenses discoloured
n/s/f wheel centre cap missing
rear brake hoses perishing
reverse lights not working
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall
wiper blades weak
o/s/f wheel centre cap misisng
rear brake hoses perishing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
headlamp lenses discoloured
o/s/f wheel centre cap misisng
rear brake hoses perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroding
headlamp lenses discolouring
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f wheel centre cap missing
rear brake hoses perishing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroding
headlamp lenses discolouring
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f wheel centre cap missing
rear brake hoses perishing
headlamp lenses discolouring
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/f wheel centre cap missing
rear brake hoses perishing
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
headlamp lenses discolouring
n/s engine mount calasped
n/s/r wheel arch panel damaged
rear brake hoses perishing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
headlamp lenses discolouring
n/s engine mount calasped
n/s/r wheel arch panel damaged
n/s/r wheel arch panel damaged
rear brake hoses perishing
chips in front windscreen
headlamp lenses discolouring
n/s engine mount calasped
n/s/f wheel centre cap missing
n/s/r wheel arch damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front wiper blades weak
chips in front windscreen
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/f wheel centre cap missing
n/s/r wheel arch damaged
chips in front windsscreen
n/s/r wheel arch damaged
o/s/f wheel centre cap missing
chips in front windscreen
damage to n/s/r wheel arch
o/s/f wheel centre cap missing
slight fluffing to drivers seatbelt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chips in front windscreen
damage to n/s/r wheel arch
o/s/f wheel centre cap missing
slight fluffing to drivers seatbelt
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
chips in front windscreen
damage to n/s/r wheel arch
drivers door speaker cover broken
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre wearing on edges, Small cut's on tread.
Small chips to windscreen.
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre wearing on edges, Small cut's on tread.
Small chips to windscreen.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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HK53 VHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 VHE, 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 VHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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