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HF03 CVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,147 mi
Last recorded134,147 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 CVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,147 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Under body corrosion

Headlamp lenses are faded

Headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No view of the rear spring lower sections

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,242 miles

General under body corrosion

Headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No view of the rear spring lower sections

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 133,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No view of the rear spring lower sections

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,481 miles

Headlamp lenses are faded

Mo view of the rear spring lower sections

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No view of the rear brake pad thickness

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear seats folded down (No belt test)

Slight corrosion to the NS OS rear brake pipes

Slight fault on the NSR brake lamp

Fail 29 Mar 2021 132,481 miles

Headlamp lenses are faded

Mo view of the rear spring lower sections

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No view of the rear brake pad thickness

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear seats folded down (No belt test)

Slight corrosion to the NS OS rear brake pipes

Slight fault on the NSR brake lamp

Pass 28 Apr 2020 131,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No view of the rear coil springs lower sections

OS NS headlamp lenses are faded

Unable to see the rear brake pad thickness

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2020 131,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No view of the rear coil springs lower sections

OS NS headlamp lenses are faded

Unable to see the rear brake pad thickness

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,240 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front lower rear suspension arm inner bush coming unbonded.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,747 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,273 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,053 miles

Both front lower front suspension arm inner bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,970 miles

Both front lower front suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower front suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,565 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,756 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,778 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,497 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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HF03 CVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF03 CVC, 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 HF03 CVC registered?

HF03 CVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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