MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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
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))
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
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
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))
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Park brake pedal rubber missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf wheel arch liner loose
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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HK53 ZCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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