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HK03 ZYV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 149,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 149,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 149,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,769 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged but operational

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,910 miles

Rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,659 miles

both front lower front suspension arm bushes just starting to split

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn on edges

offside front jacking pad missing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight play in nearside front lower rear balljoint

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front lower front suspension arm bushes just starting to split

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre on 2mm and bald on outer edge(strong advise)

offside front jacking pad missing

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight play in nearside front lower rear balljoint

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,217 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear number plate atrting to delaminate

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,840 miles

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

both front brakes discs very worn.

both front wiper blades in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,050 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 57,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 28,027 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HK03 ZYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

HK03 ZYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for HK03 ZYV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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