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HT53 NHK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,728 mi
Last recorded143,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 NHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 143,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 143,162 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 203,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,805 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 99,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 81,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edge

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

brake fluid low

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,838 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 NHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

HT53 NHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HT53 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 NHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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