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HK03 WMD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,135 mi
Last recorded86,135 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,135 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 71,106 miles

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2020 65,785 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 May 2019 58,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 58,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 50,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in inner tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 50,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 195/65/R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 195/65/R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in inner tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 42,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front lower front suspension arm ball joint boot sealed.

Oil leak from gearbox. ()

Pass 24 May 2016 34,621 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 24 May 2016 34,621 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 18 May 2015 26,117 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint cover perrished

Pass 28 May 2014 17,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 11,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,645 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 9,828 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 6,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,227 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 WMD 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 81%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

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

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