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HN53 DSE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 77,648 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 77,642 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,056 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,417 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,409 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,230 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,936 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,733 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,100 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,178 miles

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.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,178 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,615 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,091 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2011 43,071 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,126 miles

wear both front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,403 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 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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