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DA03 HGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,000 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 120,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,113 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,967 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,714 miles

N/s wiper blade insecure in arm.

Slight ovality to n/s/f wheel.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,548 miles

Cut in tread of o/s/f tyre.

N/s/r tyre is thinnish.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,556 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 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA03 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

DA03 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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