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HT53 PKC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,679 mi
Last recorded144,679 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 144,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,858 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 129,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,194 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 116,193 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,616 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

hand brake very noisey shoes worn?

Pass 26 Jan 2008 67,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,723 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 PKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT53 PKC registered?

HT53 PKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is HT53 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 PKC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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