MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
slight play in both front wheel bearings
vehicle emitting some black smoke
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre side wall perished
wipers smear
front brake discs ridged + pads thin
n/s/f tyre perishing on outer sidewall
outer sills + floor pans covered
some play in n/s/f link pin
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG03 VUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?
HG03 VUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is HG03 VUC safe to buy?
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