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HK03 YSL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror housing loose

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 107,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 106,226 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 105,714 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 104,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 103,907 miles

Nearside Front nail in inner shoulder of tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 101,238 miles

brake pad warning light on at dash

play in o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2014 93,675 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge pass due to tread pattern

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread on legal limit

o/s rear outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 May 2014 93,675 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge pass due to tread pattern

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread on legal limit

o/s rear outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 May 2013 87,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 80,005 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 72,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2010 65,380 miles

n/s rear parking brake slight binding on

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2010 65,380 miles

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

n/s rear parking brake slight binding on

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2009 57,142 miles

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 26 May 2009 57,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on outer edges pass due to desighn

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 28 May 2008 49,350 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 23 May 2007 42,683 miles

O.S.F. Tyre worn bald on outer & inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2006 34,391 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 YSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

HK03 YSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HK03 YSL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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