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HL03 HGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,120 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

O/S wing mirror slightly insecure EML on cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,649 miles

both rear brake hoses slighty perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,828 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)

rear pads appear low

Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,827 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

rear pads appear low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,364 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,768 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 32,172 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,359 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 26,359 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HL03 HGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HL03 HGY, 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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HL03 HGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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