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HN03 PYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 117,841 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 117,841 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 105,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,037 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 89,037 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,395 miles

Oil leak

Wipers smeary.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,987 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,737 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009

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

Pastic outer sill covers fitted

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,897 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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HN03 PYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN03 PYF, 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 HN03 PYF registered?

HN03 PYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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