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HJ03 UDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 142,836 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 142,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advise both front tyres low

advise unable to fully examine all brake pipes due to under cover trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,122 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 133,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,660 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 121,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 117,384 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 117,384 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,005 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fited

exhaust corroding

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,522 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn low

oil leak engine/steering rack area

Fail 16 Aug 2013 93,084 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn low

oil leak engine/steering rack area

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak engine/steering rack area

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,869 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,388 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 UDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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