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HT53 HZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,240 mi
Last recorded158,240 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 158,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 142,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 132,423 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 132,423 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 126,689 miles

1x rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 126,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

1x rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,824 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge not a reason for rejection due to tread design

Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge not a reason for rejection due to tread design

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs have wear lips present..

osf tyre worn heavy on inner edge and approaching 2mm..

Fail 16 Feb 2015 107,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs have wear lips present..

osf tyre worn heavy on inner edge and approaching 2mm..

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,194 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 82,184 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 2 Mar 2011 68,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 6 Jul 2009 55,940 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,921 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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall kerbing band damaged suggest early attention

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 HZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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