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HN03 PYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 139,807 miles

Front brake pads low

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow center box

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 139,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow center box

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 137,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 137,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 131,777 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Central Rear rear exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear parking brake cable disconnected

Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,212 miles

N/S rear anti roll bar D bush slight play

Slight oil leak from auto transmission

Fail 19 Jan 2016 115,212 miles

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

N/S rear anti roll bar D bush slight play

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

Slight oil leak from auto transmission

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 108,244 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,765 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,625 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front lower ball joint cover split

plastic sills and under tray

rear springs rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 67,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 57,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,460 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)

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 PYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN03 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

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

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