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HN03 PYL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,822 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 94,822 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,769 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,471 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Drivers side door mirror glass in poor condition, discoloured

Drivers side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,774 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,854 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,000 miles

Oil leak

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,761 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,761 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,145 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,130 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 PYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

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

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