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HT53 WNX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 139,149 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,867 miles

Brake pressure build up slow *ON LIMIT* (1.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *ON LIMIT*nearside & offside - ball joint at rear of hub marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bush - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside & offside - inner sills corroded

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,023 miles

Cover fitted

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,403 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,851 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 82,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,474 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,464 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,087 miles

front no.plate slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,814 miles

Both front foglights insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Overdue a service

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 41,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both front foglights insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on & overdue a service.

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,478 miles

Both front foglights insecure / broken away from mountings.

Both front torque arm bushes split & leaked oil

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Mirror Repeater lense cracked.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,478 miles

Both front foglights insecure / broken away from mountings.

Both front torque arm bushes split & leaked oil

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Mirror Repeater lense cracked.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 30,586 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Centre Rear Seatbelt has the Stalk / Buckle assembly missing. Rendering Belt unusable.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seatbelt has the Stalk / Buckle assembly missing. Rendering Belt unusable.

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 WNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WNX, 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 WNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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