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H3 SCT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

144,837 mi
Last recorded144,837 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 SCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 144,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 144,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,006 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 143,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,206 miles

Under-trays/covers fitted obscuring inspection of certain underside components- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.- Battery cover fitted-

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,024 miles

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

under covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted preventing the inspection of components

Pass 3 Apr 2015 135,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,554 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 131,304 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,870 miles

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

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 Apr 2009 123,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 113,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 113,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,413 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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H3 SCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H3 SCT, 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 H3 SCT registered?

H3 SCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is H3 SCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 SCT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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