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HL03 JYE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 96,103 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension beam corroded

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

Offside rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,311 miles

Nearside rear suspension beam corroded

Offside rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,788 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 79,788 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,188 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,754 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs, slightly pitted on edges (3.5.1i)

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

indicator switch, o/s operation,, recommend check/attention

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,808 miles

advise, indicator switch, offside operation,, recommend check

sill covers and undertrays fitted limiting view..

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,500 miles

undertrays etc fitted, liming view of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,704 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track, if not already done

Pass 9 May 2012 62,524 miles

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

all tyres slight perishing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 May 2011 60,526 miles

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2011 60,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise offside wiper slight split will need replacing soon

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 47,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,048 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,307 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 JYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

HL03 JYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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