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HD03 YAG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,234 mi
Last recorded169,234 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 169,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2015 159,193 miles

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

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

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

front tyres have been rubbing against kerbs etc. ok at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 146,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 137,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,305 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 123,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 26 Mar 2010 92,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,650 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2008 57,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,911 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 YAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

HD03 YAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HD03 YAG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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