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HN53 DTU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,423 mi
Last recorded107,423 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,423 miles

parking brake is in need of adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittent (1.6 (b))

parking brake is in need of adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 98,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken centre joint coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,629 miles

n/s tracking arm has movement

o/s tracking arm has movement

Fail 8 Mar 2019 88,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s tracking arm has movement

o/s tracking arm has movement

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 74,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting bracket corroded through

Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,980 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting bracket corroded through

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cuts in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cuts in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,152 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 DTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HN53 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

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

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