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HF03 ZDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,764 mi
Last recorded154,764 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 154,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,943 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 151,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 150,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 145,742 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 145,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 137,699 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 121,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 112,091 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,715 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Front pads low.

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,934 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,132 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,132 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2006 30,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,150 miles

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

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 ZDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

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

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