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AV03 HGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,136 mi
Last recorded41,136 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 40,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,904 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,985 miles

Underside of the vehicle is covered with plastic shields from front to back.

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 HGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 HGE registered?

AV03 HGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AV03 HGE safe to buy?

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