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HT53PTZ
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration HT53PTZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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131 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,019 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension rusty
12 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension rusty
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,179 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,304 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,183 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,009 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 22 Jun 20263 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,192 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022 22 Jun 202610 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,341 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,682 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,302 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,385 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,930 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017 22 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,487 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,173 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,041 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,294 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,270 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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)
- 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,577 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,586 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2010 22 Jun 202611 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,974 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2009 22 Jun 202619 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,330 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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HT53PTZ was registered on 2004-01-16
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