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HD03 MDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,415 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,198 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 94,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,463 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Pass 15 May 2018 81,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 81,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,591 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,124 miles

n/s/f tyre bald edge outer

n/s/f tyre nailed

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,631 miles

parking brake noisy + grinding when applied

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,014 miles

Front registration plate cracked but still legible

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 13,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,510 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 MDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

HD03 MDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HD03 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 MDF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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