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HT53 PKE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,449 mi
Last recorded196,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 196,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 187,275 miles

all rear anti-roll bar and link rod bushes worn

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres slightly feathered on edges

rear brake pipes corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 175,637 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 165,293 miles

Both front tyres bold on outer edges

Center silencer starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear lower arm outer rose bush creaking

Offside steering rack boot damp

Play in both rear anti-role bar drop link lower bushes

Play in offside inner rack ball joint

Various chips in windscreen

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,990 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 139,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 138,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 125,298 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,718 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,556 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 PKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PKE, 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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What year was HT53 PKE registered?

HT53 PKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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