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HL03 HNX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,409 mi
Last recorded191,409 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 191,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 191,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 191,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 171,360 miles

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

chip in swept area

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

vehicle soaked underside with rain watter

Fail 1 Oct 2016 171,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

chip in swept area

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

vehicle soaked underside with rain watter

Pass 5 Sep 2015 144,391 miles

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

air filter housing loose

engine cover fitted and undertrays

front headlamp lenses deteriating

nsr tyrenearing limits strong advise

oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2015 144,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air filter housing loose

engine cover fitted and undertrays

front headlamp lenses deteriating

nsr tyrenearing limits strong advise

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug lamp on dash on

splits in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug lamp on dash on

splits in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,211 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to open boot during test but testable components were accessed via folding rear seats.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,211 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to open boot during test but testable components were accessed via folding rear seats.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,667 miles

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel joint (rear arm)

slight play in the o/s of the steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2011 102,575 miles

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

205/ 55/ zr 16 w

brake warning light is on

front brake balance poor 8% out

front brake pads are worn very low (im unable to see the inner pads to check them)and the discs are very worn

rear brake pads worn and the discs are worn

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel joint (rear arm)

slight play in the o/s of the steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,115 miles

glow plug light on

pad warning indicator on

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,656 miles

parking brake sticks

possibly front pads are low as warning light is on on the dash

slight play in the o/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,169 miles

air box is touching turbo and vibrating

brake pad warning light is on though pads look very good ?

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 61,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pad warning light on-try new sensor. Sensor only fitted to o/s/f

Pass 4 May 2006 50,602 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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HL03 HNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HL03 HNX, 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 HNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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