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HT53 APF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 92,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,231 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2007 71,481 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front discs ridged and warped

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside side indicator lens slightly cracked

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit(outer edge)

offside side indicator lens cracked

side wall damage nearside front tyre

stone chip windscreen (nearside)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,481 miles

front discs ridged and warped

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside side indicator lens slightly cracked

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit(outer edge)

offside side indicator lens cracked

side wall damage nearside front tyre

stone chip windscreen (nearside)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 55,916 miles

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

Child seat fitted n/s/r.

Damage to o/s/f wheel arch trim

N/s/f tyre bald on edges.

O/s wing mirror indicator lense cracked.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Stone chips in screen.

Fail 6 Dec 2006 53,253 miles

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

Child seat fitted n/s/r.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Two wheel rims bent on inner edges, n/s/f + o/s/r.

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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HT53 APF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HT53 APF, 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 HT53 APF registered?

HT53 APF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is HT53 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 APF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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