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HN53 DNO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,336 mi
Last recorded91,336 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,336 miles

** both front leading lower arm bushes worn **

both n/s & o/s rear lower side lights not working - sub lamps have been activated

front reg plate deteriorating

hand brake pedal mechanism weak

oil leak

wiper/indicator switch loose/worn

Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

** both front leading lower arm bushes worn **

both n/s & o/s rear lower side lights not working - sub lamps have been activated

front reg plate deteriorating

hand brake pedal mechanism weak

oil leak

wiper/indicator switch loose/worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,166 miles

** both front leading control arm bushes split **

eml on

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** both front leading control arm bushes split **

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

nearside rear reverse light not working - 382 bulb fitted

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,376 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,063 miles

both front leading lower control arms bushes splitting

indicator switch worn and faulty

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

parking brake pedal loose and activates dash warning light randomly

Fail 30 Jun 2012 75,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front leading lower control arms bushes splitting

indicator switch worn and faulty

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

parking brake pedal loose and activates dash warning light randomly

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,386 miles

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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HN53 DNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN53 DNO, 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 HN53 DNO registered?

HN53 DNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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