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HJ03 AOS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,527 mi
Last recorded106,527 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,758 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 85,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,172 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 68,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,659 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,266 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,817 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,279 miles

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

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 AOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ03 AOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ03 AOS registered?

HJ03 AOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HJ03 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 AOS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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