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HT53HDO
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration HT53HDO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
31 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,272 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- General underbody corrosion
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,237 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General underbody corrosion
29 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,554 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,383 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022 18 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,234 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,168 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,682 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- general corrosion under side of the vehicle
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear brake pipes corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,466 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
22 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,685 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2017 18 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,837 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,295 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015 18 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,157 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,037 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,593 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 18 Jun 202617 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,016 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 18 Jun 202617 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,869 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 18 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,222 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 18 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,254 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
11 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,371 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007 18 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HT53HDO was registered on 2003-12-23
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