MOT Status
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77,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside headlamp aim slightly low.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside headlamp aim slightly low.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside headlamp aim slightly low.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside headlamp aim slightly low.
engine managment light on
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine managment light on
rear sub frame rust
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine managment light on
rear sub frame rust
wear both front brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN53 DSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?
HN53 DSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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