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FY03 HZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,773 miles

Offside Front door ,check strap broken

eml lamp illuminated

play in offside front lower ball joint (most rearward arm of front suspension),advise renewing asap

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp inoperative (came on when bonnet was shut)

eml lamp iluminated

engine running erratic on tickover

front coil springs corroded -limited vision on exact condition

headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 19 Aug 2020 104,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lamp inoperative (came on when bonnet was shut)

eml lamp iluminated

engine running erratic on tickover

front coil springs corroded -limited vision on exact condition

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,992 miles

Offside Front door check strap loose

Offside Front side repeater getting dull,advise attention

emmisions near the limit

engine running erratic on tickover

front coil springs corroded -limited vision on exact condition

headlamp lenses tarnished

rear discs corroded

rear tyres perishing

slight binding of offside front brake

slight sideways movement of front anti roll bar

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,883 miles

Both Headlight lens fading and deteriorating.

Both rear brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 93,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both Headlight lens fading and deteriorating.

Both rear brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,597 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 90,597 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 87,956 miles

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 8 May 2014 87,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,616 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,031 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,963 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 59,863 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,354 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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FY03 HZB 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 73.7%.

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 FY03 HZB, 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 FY03 HZB registered?

FY03 HZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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