MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
parking release mechanism worn but still functions
various small chips to windscreen
various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain item restricted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
parking release mechanism worn but still functions
various small chips to windscreen
various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain item restricted
Both Front Suspension Forward Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted
Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear - Belts Ok
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Rear Brake Pads Low
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
Centre exhaust silencer mount bracket missing but system still secure
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
Centre exhaust silencer mount bracket missing but system still secure
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
Nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
Nearside front tyre showing cut to outer sidewall (Not showing inner cord)
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain fuel and brake lines restricted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
Nearside front tyre showing cut to outer sidewall (Not showing inner cord)
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain fuel and brake lines restricted
Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusting
Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusting
Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
car tested wet
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HT53 PMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 PMV, 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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HT53 PMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2004.
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