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HK03 LLP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,603 mi
Last recorded42,603 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,603 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 41,208 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 41,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,656 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,469 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 230,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,258 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,697 miles

deep cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 21 Dec 2005 4,157 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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HK03 LLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HK03 LLP, 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 LLP registered?

HK03 LLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is HK03 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 LLP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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