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HD03 WRU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,935 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,576 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,164 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 77,160 miles

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

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,200 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,901 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre split on inner side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre split on inner side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,881 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,037 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 WRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

HD03 WRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is HD03 WRU safe to buy?

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