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HS53 FKG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,669 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 121,667 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,983 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 113,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,440 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 79,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,044 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,742 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,409 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,288 miles

Advise thrust arm bushes beginning to deteriorate.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,062 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,485 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 16,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,017 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HS53 FKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FKG, 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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What year was HS53 FKG registered?

HS53 FKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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