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HL03 HUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 113,121 miles

Front Both sides absorbers weak

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

Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 May 2017 113,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Both sides absorbers weak

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both headlight aims have dim images (lenses misted over)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

RPM over reving and hunting intermittenly on tick over

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn beyond service standand

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,947 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

RPM over reving and hunting intermittenly on tick over

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn beyond service standand

nail in nearside rear tyre on edge of tred unable to repair

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,256 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall but not exposing cords

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,167 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,299 miles

outer sill and underside protection fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,630 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 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUJ, 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 HL03 HUJ registered?

HL03 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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