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AP03 HDG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,611 mi
Last recorded63,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,611 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,578 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,976 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes has rubbing noise when wheels are spun up

n/s/r light lens is damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2009 62,976 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes has rubbing noise when wheels are spun up

n/s/r light lens is damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,237 miles

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

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 HDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP03 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

AP03 HDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AP03 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 HDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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