MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front inner rack joint
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front inner rack joint
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front inner rack joint
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front inner rack joint
oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on edges
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s differential side seal leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s differential side seal leaking oil
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
play in steering box
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
play in steering box
slight play in nearside steering idler arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T853 HRV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 T853 HRV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was T853 HRV registered?
T853 HRV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.
Is T853 HRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for T853 HRV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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