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H10 SBK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,752 mi
Last recorded121,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 SBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2021 121,752 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 115,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 109,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 105,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,342 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,601 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,611 miles

both front tyres cracking but not to cords

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,364 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 59,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f brake flexi damage due to twisted and fouling on strut - advise replacement

o/s/f lower ball joint seal split

Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,665 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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H10 SBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 H10 SBK, 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 H10 SBK registered?

H10 SBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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