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HN53 EHT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,140 mi
Last recorded78,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,315 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,458 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn on edges & down to 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension lower arms front bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly cut outer wall (no show cords)

n/s/r tyre 3mm and wear both edges (no show cords)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,714 miles

both n/s tyres wear on edges

both rear b/hoses slightly crack

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,591 miles

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

both rear coil springs are rusty

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,577 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

both rear coil springs are rusty

rear pads getting low

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,924 miles

EML is on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,311 miles

Cuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,803 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,926 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,521 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 10,220 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,963 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 EHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

HN53 EHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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