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A3 HYA

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 68,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 65,166 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 65,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 60,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,914 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,662 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,187 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,645 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,701 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,592 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,293 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,345 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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A3 HYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 A3 HYA, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 HYA registered?

A3 HYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is A3 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HYA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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