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HT53 GMV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,622 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,609 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front headlight aim poor condition n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Nov 2023 95,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,000 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 90,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear lines near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box front hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear, next to axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all road tyres starting to perish

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all road tyres starting to perish

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 80,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on subframe caused by arm movement after bush failure

Fail 11 Feb 2015 74,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on subframe caused by arm movement after bush failure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,018 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside indicator does not fully engage.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Rear exhaust mount bracket very rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,062 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

near side rear tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,066 miles

rear brake pads wearing

some corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside front tyre worn on outside edge advise replacement

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

advise outer edge on offside front tyre worn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,116 miles

Near and off side front tyres slightly worn on outter shoulders

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,820 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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HT53 GMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 GMV, 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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HT53 GMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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