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HG03 DYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 87,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,370 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,370 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,243 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 68,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,111 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 29 May 2014 65,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,222 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,788 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,039 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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HG03 DYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG03 DYY, 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 HG03 DYY registered?

HG03 DYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HG03 DYY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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