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HD03 WEF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,563 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

cover sills shields

Pass 4 Nov 2015 175,819 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 175,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,395 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 103,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,346 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,043 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,988 miles

parking brake travel becomming excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,619 miles

slight wear in foword link arm bushes nsf osf

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,886 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 60,886 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,035 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 WEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

HD03 WEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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