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HG03 VEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,277 mi
Last recorded88,277 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,277 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,110 miles

underseal applied underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

suspension and steering components showing signs of corrosion front and rear

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 86,256 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Fail 4 May 2018 86,256 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Pass 18 May 2017 85,791 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2017 85,768 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have age related cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have age related cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,421 miles

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

Nearside front cross strut bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre splitting/perishing

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre splitting/perishing

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

Offside front cross strut bush slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre splitting/perishing

Offside rear tyre splitting/perishing

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,380 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly on outer side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,380 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly on outer side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,306 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,251 miles

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

osf wheel buckeled

rough bearing noise from diff

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,413 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,189 miles

nail in tyre

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 VEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

HG03 VEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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