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HJ03 BNE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 BNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 124,545 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 124,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,493 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 118,474 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 110,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,400 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,400 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers sunvisor requires attention

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,620 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)

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 BNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNE, 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 HJ03 BNE registered?

HJ03 BNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 BNE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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