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HD03 MGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,476 mi
Last recorded56,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 56,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,909 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,909 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 50,224 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,400 miles

both front tyres are cracked/perishing

offside front door mirror glass has deteriorated/darkened but still provides adequate view to rear

slight surface corrosion to both rear front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2019 34,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror discoloured

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 34,652 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror discoloured

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 33,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 18 May 2017 32,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,358 miles

rear tyre outer side walls perished

Pass 20 May 2015 30,277 miles

N/S Front tyre cracking

N/S Rear tyre cracking

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

O/S Front tyre cracking

O/S Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 23 May 2014 29,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,579 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 27,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 26,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 28 Jun 2007 16,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,376 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 MGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

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

Is HD03 MGU safe to buy?

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