MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on lower gearbox
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Chalk marked which one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on lower gearbox
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At limit. Inner pads not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Location chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on and around gearbox
Temporary fuel cap used
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Location chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on and around gearbox
Temporary fuel cap used
Coolant reservoir slightly hissing under pressure, possible leak, or air leak where the water doesn't sit
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly dim
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint dust cover fail, although play is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play is advised but highly recommended to change track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant reservoir slightly hissing under pressure, possible leak, or air leak where the water doesn't sit
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly dim
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint dust cover fail, although play is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play is advised but highly recommended to change track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Air box pipe broken
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer tread of tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Air box pipe broken
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer tread of tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish on inside edge
both front tyres have perish cuts on inside sidewalls
nsr tyre on 3mm tread
osr tyre on 4mm tread
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HS53 FJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 HS53 FJY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HS53 FJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.
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