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HG03 UBP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,341 mi
Last recorded85,341 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch release t-bar missing

Fail 13 Mar 2019 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet safety catch release t-bar missing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,652 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,652 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,359 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 12,920 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,798 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 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

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

Is HG03 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 UBP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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