MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Lock nut loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Very slight play wheel bearing
Undertrays/covers fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Very slight play wheel bearing
Undertrays/covers fitted
Handbrake efficiency not tested as mechanism faulty
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight starting to haze over but still provides an image (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
undertray fitted obscuring some testable items
Indicator switch faulty when switched to right hand does not always stay on (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (marked with chalk) (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Handbrake efficiency not tested as mechanism faulty
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight starting to haze over but still provides an image (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
undertray fitted obscuring some testable items
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n.s.f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n.s.f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
indicator stalk is starting to wear out
o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet release catch not relaseing properly
front wipers starting to smear
rear discs starting to corrode around outer edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HV53 PXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 HV53 PXW, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HV53 PXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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