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HN03 VVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,118 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,057 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded and rear hanger snapped.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Underbody and suspension corrosion.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split front end (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,754 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking up and balding (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when offside indicator is on (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,840 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 56,452 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2013 56,450 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,745 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,575 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,052 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

HN03 VVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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