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EF03 HCN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,964 mi
Last recorded124,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,964 miles

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

Parking brake test just passed on 16%. Nearside rear reading low.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,431 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,852 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 100,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 96,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2014 74,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out warning light on not mot related

Pass 16 May 2013 85,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 85,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 73,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,112 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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EF03 HCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF03 HCN, 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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EF03 HCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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