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HD03 PHN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,696 mi
Last recorded225,696 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 225,696 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 218,653 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 218,653 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 210,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 204,091 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 204,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 196,654 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 196,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 188,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2021 188,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2020 182,588 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 182,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 174,584 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 164,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 156,189 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 156,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 136,286 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 125,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 125,148 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 113,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 29 May 2012 104,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 23 May 2011 94,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,161 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,418 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,695 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,257 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 PHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

HD03 PHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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