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HL03 HYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,333 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,319 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,973 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)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,074 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,034 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,224 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,215 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,001 miles

damage to front screen.

front tyres starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,667 miles

damage to front screen.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,965 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 HYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

HL03 HYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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