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HN53 WTT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,838 mi
Last recorded130,838 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,838 miles

Engine covers fitted as standard obscuring components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Under tray covers fitted as standard obscuring copmponents

Fail 4 Dec 2019 130,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted as standard obscuring components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Under tray covers fitted as standard obscuring copmponents

Pass 22 Dec 2018 126,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box damage, and pipe cracks, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides, (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box damage, and pipe cracks, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,354 miles

Child seats

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 119,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn. No ply or cords visible (205/55/R16)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,429 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake long travel

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,268 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s front cross strut bush starting to delaminate

slight play in front wheel bearings

torque strut bushes cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,459 miles

Front suspension bush's starting to split.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,300 miles

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

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

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 WTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WTT, 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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HN53 WTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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