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A1 HFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,457 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other suspension components as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 49,456 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front 2 arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other suspension components as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,823 miles

All brakes, slow response, brake inspection recommended

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,004 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pun ? ()

Nearside hand brake performance low

Offside Front brake , slightly binding

Fail 25 Oct 2021 48,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pun ? ()

Nearside hand brake performance low

Offside Front brake , slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,938 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 46,938 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,700 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,101 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 41,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,957 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,464 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A1 HFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 HFG, 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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What year was A1 HFG registered?

A1 HFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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The MOT history for A1 HFG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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