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HJ03 EFE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,000 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,876 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,080 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 80,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,063 miles

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,675 miles

both front inner brake pads appear quite worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,309 miles

Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,820 miles

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 EFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

HJ03 EFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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