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AC03 HHE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,989 mi
Last recorded127,989 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,989 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 127,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,439 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 107,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 95,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,046 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom ball joint marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,418 miles

all rear suspension components heavy corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 85,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all rear suspension components heavy corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,277 miles

engine cover fitted

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,557 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,464 miles

naerside front & nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,092 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,787 miles

rear tyre,s worn on edge,s

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,382 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 12,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,389 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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AC03 HHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 AC03 HHE, 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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AC03 HHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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