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HG03 UAP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,850 mi
Last recorded89,850 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,850 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

battery not strapped down

n/s wing mirror indicator lens damaged

n/s/f lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn more on outer edge

noise rotating o/s/r wheel

o/s/f lower front arm ball joint boot in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Fail 2 Aug 2018 89,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

battery not strapped down

both rear tyres bald on edges

n/s wing mirror indicator lens damaged

n/s/f lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn more on outer edge

noise rotating o/s/r wheel

o/s/f lower front arm ball joint boot in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,598 miles

battery not fixed down

n/s door mirror repeator damaged

noise rotating rear wheels

play in o/s/f roll bar link joint

undertrays not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

battery not fixed down

front discs worn

n/s door mirror repeator damaged

noise rotating rear wheels

objects in front tyre treads

undertrays not allowing full inspection underneath

warning messages on dash on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,133 miles

front lower arm front bushes deteriorated

malfunction light , service lights on

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,803 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f top anti roll bar end link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

center exhaust mount broken and has temp repair

front lower arm front bushes deteriorated

malfunction light , service lights on

n/s/r brake pads look low

rear number plate loose

rubbing noise turning the rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2015 45,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,393 miles

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated but still legible

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,324 miles

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,667 miles

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

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)

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 UAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

HG03 UAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HG03 UAP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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