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H9 BYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 114,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp intermittent working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 114,959 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp intermittent working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 100,288 miles

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

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,332 miles

crack in rear bumper

small leak exhaust back box

washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 May 2022 74,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 71,422 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,169 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 67,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,276 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 66,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,830 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,676 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 34,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 34,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,680 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 27,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 21,068 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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H9 BYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H9 BYH, 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 H9 BYH registered?

H9 BYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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