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HJ03 AED

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 144,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 138,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From center section (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leakage from gearbox

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,679 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,484 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,484 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,144 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,628 miles

slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

wipers smear slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,643 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 35,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 35,493 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 27,155 miles

Advise slight crack in right repetor lamp lens.

Advise slight delamination of rear number plate.

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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HJ03 AED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ03 AED, 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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HJ03 AED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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