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HN03 WTP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,186 mi
Last recorded150,186 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 WTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2025 150,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,704 miles

Slight damage to windscreen zone b

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 132,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,897 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 119,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 100,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp on center pipe starting to split

rear diff bearings noisy

Fail 14 Aug 2010 100,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp on center pipe starting to split

rear diff bearings noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cooling fan rubbing air intake

Pass 16 May 2007 71,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 59,799 miles

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

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

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

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 WTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

HN03 WTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HN03 WTP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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