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HF03 ZDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,809 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2025 114,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,722 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms in poor condition corroded & bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

under body trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 109,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms in poor condition corroded & bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

under body trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,434 miles

all front suspension bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs corroded

centre to rear exhaust hanger insecure

n/s mirror repeater damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2023 108,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp dim

n/s mirror repeater damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

all front suspension bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs corroded

centre to rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,797 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s mirror repeater lens broken

o/s jacking block missing

o/s/f tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,791 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,588 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not stay in position when turning right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,262 miles

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay in on position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater in mirror, lens damaged

Offside Front Jacking point block missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 96,262 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay in on position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater in mirror, lens damaged

Offside Front Jacking point block missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,830 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,978 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,147 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall not to depth of cords

O/S front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,113 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,507 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,554 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,425 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,673 miles

Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,033 miles

Very slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 39,033 miles

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

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)

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

Very slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,851 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 ZDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ZDJ, 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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HF03 ZDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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