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G18 HAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 HAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear ex heat shield loose

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 69,338 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear ex heat shield loose

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 65,897 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,065 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,722 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 56,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,630 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 50,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod foreward bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,481 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 42,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,425 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,231 miles

advise park brake travel on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,758 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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G18 HAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G18 HAA, 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 G18 HAA registered?

G18 HAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is G18 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 HAA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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