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HK53 ZCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,979 mi
Last recorded143,979 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ZCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 143,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 139,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,470 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT on outer edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to view rear brake pads

Fail 1 Aug 2019 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT on outer edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,095 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,253 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,520 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 70,764 miles

nsf wheel arch liner loose

Fail 3 May 2012 70,764 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nsf wheel arch liner loose

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,049 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)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 60,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,096 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside side repeater lens broken

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,955 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 34,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,353 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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 ZCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

HK53 ZCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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