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HD03 HNN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,777 mi
Last recorded110,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 HNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 110,777 miles

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 12 Jan 2026 110,777 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached FRONT ARM (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 104,613 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,956 miles

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

Engine has a misfire on idle

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front lower suspension front arm inner bush perished

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside front lower suspension front arm inner bush perished

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 98,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine has a misfire on idle

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front lower suspension front arm inner bush perished

Nearside front lower suspension rear arm inner bush perished

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside front lower suspension front arm inner bush perished

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,555 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front lower front and rear suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside front lower front suspension arm inner bush perished

Rear exhaust joint corroding - has slight blow

Rear wheel arches corroding

Sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 edges low outer and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Fail 15 Feb 2022 84,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 edges low outer and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,876 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

Rear Anti-roll Bar Corroded

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

Rear Exhaust Slight Leak From Last Joint

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,976 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 73,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,018 miles

both front tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 14 Feb 2018 59,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 58,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,956 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,282 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,586 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 HNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HD03 HNN, 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 HNN registered?

HD03 HNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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