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HF03 DFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,596 mi
Last recorded216,596 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 216,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 189,484 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 189,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 156,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 118,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs slighty worn

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sign of perishing suspension bushes & rear no plate

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,493 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 May 2008 67,103 miles

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Pass 8 May 2007 53,564 miles

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

sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 8 May 2006 38,811 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HF03 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

HF03 DFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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