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HD03 CVG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 CVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,294 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 118,292 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,375 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,851 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front hub has slight play

both front tyres have accelerated on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,338 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,456 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres advise have wall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,854 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 64,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,749 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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HD03 CVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HD03 CVG, 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 HD03 CVG registered?

HD03 CVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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