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HD03 YAW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,706 mi
Last recorded63,706 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 YAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 63,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing outer edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front/ rear brake discs corroded

Gearbox earth cable not attached

Offside Front headlamp image poor (condensation in light unit)

Offside Front tyre cracking/ perishing and wearing on outer edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split and not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres wearing low approx 3mm tread

Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose And Offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 63,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose And Offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 63,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,993 miles

BOTH front Tyres worn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,079 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,823 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,678 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,488 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,210 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 YAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol 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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

HD03 YAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HD03 YAW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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