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HJ03 MFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,320 mi
Last recorded226,320 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 226,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2015 226,320 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 220,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 210,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 204,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 204,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 197,950 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 197,804 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 185,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 170,682 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 170,651 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 148,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 123,126 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,272 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 MFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

HJ03 MFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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