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HD03 PJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 PJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All ((4)) sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 102,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All ((4)) sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,560 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,414 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 95,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,141 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 88,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,660 miles

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

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

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,788 miles

Offside head lamp has been secured with a piece of timber without affecting the head lamp aim.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 76,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside head lamp has been secured with a piece of timber without affecting the head lamp aim.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,619 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,807 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 53,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,224 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,425 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 PJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

HD03 PJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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