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HK03 LHU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,078 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 142,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 131,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,199 miles

Check coolant level light on

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 122,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Check coolant level light on

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 104,146 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR TYRE TREADS WORN 3MM

Fail 23 Dec 2015 102,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIP CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR TYRE TREAD WORN TO 2MM

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,194 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 64,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 49,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside lower tail light not working ?

Fail 20 May 2010 49,334 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside lower tail light not working ?

Pass 14 May 2009 41,309 miles

nearside power steering hose damp

Pass 9 May 2008 35,771 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 May 2007 29,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 22,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HK03 LHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK03 LHU, 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 HK03 LHU registered?

HK03 LHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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