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FY03 HZN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,941 mi
Last recorded176,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 176,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 171,393 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 171,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 166,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 161,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 160,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 158,429 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 142,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 122,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,292 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,292 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,059 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,751 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,751 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 62,443 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 62,443 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 43,813 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 35,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,333 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 HZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

FY03 HZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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