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HT53 UZC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,265 mi
Last recorded210,265 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 210,265 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 210,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 207,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus: nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 207,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus: nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 204,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 200,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 191,274 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 191,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 186,515 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 186,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 181,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER SHOULDER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 164,467 miles

n/s front brake binding on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear handbrake binding on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 164,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front brake binding on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear handbrake binding on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 153,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s washer poor

Pass 2 Feb 2011 138,281 miles

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 118,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,549 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,407 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,658 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 55,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

HT53 UZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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