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HN53 DNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 130,975 miles

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,364 miles

E,M,L on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,361 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

E,M,L on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,062 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 97,062 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake application uneven

Rear brake application uneven

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 92,249 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake application uneven

Rear brake application uneven

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,111 miles

Power steering system heavy under use

Fail 27 Sep 2011 88,110 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering system heavy under use

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,197 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

pedal rubber missing from park brake pedal

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,577 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,060 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 DNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNY, 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 DNY registered?

HN53 DNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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