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HG03 UBA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,677 mi
Last recorded174,677 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 174,677 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 174,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 140,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,770 miles

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,076 miles

Advise both headlamps set to UK.

Advise rear number plate has slight delamination.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,925 miles

Advise slight delamination of rear number plate.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,248 miles

crack in left side of windscreen over 40mm in swept area but in a blacked out part of screen out of vision

headlamps showing different aims left showing a flat beam the other showing dipped beam

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,572 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 UBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

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

Is HG03 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 UBA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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