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EG03 HNC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,949 mi
Last recorded149,949 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 149,949 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,692 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 18 Oct 2019 143,895 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater insecure Both sides slightly corroded (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,202 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 25 Oct 2018 137,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,432 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 121,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,807 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,038 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,999 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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EG03 HNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EG03 HNC, 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 EG03 HNC registered?

EG03 HNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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