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HN03 PYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,381 mi
Last recorded131,381 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 120,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,875 miles

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

offside side repeator lens damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,347 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,411 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 68,411 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,825 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

leak from gearbox. o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 15,818 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 PYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for HN03 PYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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