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DA03 HFW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on dash used before 1st July 2003

Fail 4 Feb 2020 106,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on dash used before 1st July 2003

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

trims fitted underside and engine bay area not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2018 100,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

trims fitted underside and engine bay area not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,873 miles

Grinding noise from the brake shoes (inside the brake disc)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiperblade smearing

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both mounts in the center section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Grinding noise from the brake shoes (inside the brake disc)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiperblade smearing

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,267 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,377 miles

ADVISE centre exhaust silencer and hanger corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,456 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 82,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,973 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,985 miles

slight play in the ball joints

Pass 31 May 2006 42,995 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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DA03 HFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA03 HFW, 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 DA03 HFW registered?

DA03 HFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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