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HT53 HDC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,449 mi
Last recorded60,449 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,449 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 5 May 2020 56,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2020 56,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2018 48,041 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,768 miles

damage to exterior in places

exhaust system corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

offside and nearside front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,767 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

damage to exterior in places

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,259 miles

front and rear tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gators deteriorated/splitting

offside front anti roll bar drop link gator splitting

rear centre exhaust clamp broken

rear coil, springs corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gators deteriorated/splitting

offside front anti roll bar drop link gator splitting

rear centre exhaust clamp broken

rear coil, springs corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,069 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,624 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,114 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,710 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,358 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 16,357 miles

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

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)

front tyres wearing low on edges

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 HDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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