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AV03 HFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,651 mi
Last recorded168,651 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 168,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 167,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 151,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 145,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,207 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 82,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,795 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,658 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 63,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,938 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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AV03 HFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV03 HFZ, 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 AV03 HFZ registered?

AV03 HFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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