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AP03 HDA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,045 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,049 miles

srs light on

Fail 31 Aug 2010 112,024 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Pass 8 Sep 2009 102,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,544 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,544 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,889 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,883 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,014 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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AP03 HDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP03 HDA, 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 AP03 HDA registered?

AP03 HDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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