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HN03 UAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,620 mi
Last recorded205,620 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 UAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 205,620 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

cuts in both rear tyres outer sidewalls

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush heavily split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,360 miles

o/s headlamp faded, aim just visible on tester

o/s/f tyre worn smooth/ close to cords on inner edge, n/s/f tyre slightly low on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2019 122,360 miles

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

o/s headlamp faded, aim just visible on tester

o/s/f tyre worn smooth/ close to cords on inner edge, n/s/f tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 117,868 miles

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,212 miles

Glow plug lamp on

Left hand rear seat belt slightly frayed

Left hand rear tyre just 2.9 mm

Rear number plate loose

Right hand front suspension arm ( ball joint facing downwards) front bush split

Right hand headlamp deteriorated

Slight perishing right hand rear brake hose

Wipers smear screen

Fail 22 Apr 2016 115,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to right hand rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded left hand rear metal brake pipe at rear hose and at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Glow plug lamp on

Left hand rear seat belt slightly frayed

Left hand rear tyre just 2.9 mm

Rear number plate loose

Right hand front suspension arm ( ball joint facing downwards) front bush split

Right hand headlamp deteriorated

Slight perishing right hand rear brake hose

Wipers smear screen

Pass 1 May 2015 105,161 miles

Left hand front tie bar front bush worn

Rear chassis metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Slight wear in both rear suspension lower rose joint bushes

Slight wear in left hand rear anti-roll bar "D" bush

Fail 1 May 2015 105,160 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Left hand front tie bar front bush worn

Rear chassis metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Slight wear in both rear suspension lower rose joint bushes

Slight wear in left hand rear anti-roll bar "D" bush

Pass 8 May 2014 91,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,691 miles

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

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 UAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UAA, 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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HN03 UAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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