MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than offside rear
Offside Front antiroll bar plastic connecting rod broken
Offside Rear brakes noisy on rotation
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than offside rear
Offside Front antiroll bar plastic connecting rod broken
Offside Rear brakes noisy on rotation
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front window inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front connecting rod to anti-roll bar broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at hose ferrules (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Nearside Front window inop
Offside Front connecting rod to anti-roll bar broken
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at hose ferrules (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
offside front and nearside rear tyre are starting to split open in between the tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
offside front and nearside rear tyre are starting to split open in between the tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre damage to side wall and cracking
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW 2MM . FRONT DISCS LIPPED EDGES .
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY53 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HY53 DLF, 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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HY53 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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