MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
rear springs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
eml on
rear springs corroded
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HT53 PKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for HT53 PKE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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