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AP03 HDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,758 mi
Last recorded72,758 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front fog light cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,079 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,670 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 56,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,664 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,898 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 30,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2007 24,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 24,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 18,299 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 18,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

AP03 HDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 HDF safe to buy?

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