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HF03 RAU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 92,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,884 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre & cut in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate water damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 74,884 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in Offside rear tyre & cut in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate water damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge (205/55/16)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,720 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge (205/55/16)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 60,300 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link top dust cover split

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link top dust cover split

Fail 31 May 2011 60,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link top dust cover split

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link top dust cover split

Pass 28 May 2010 52,201 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

Fail 28 May 2010 52,201 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 May 2009 43,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2007 32,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2007 32,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 23,592 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 RAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

HF03 RAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is HF03 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 RAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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