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HN03 XYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,802 mi
Last recorded164,802 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 164,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 164,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,498 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,134 miles

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs surfaces worn

front inner brake pad linings look slightly low/worn???

off side front door shut B post VIN plate sticker letter damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2012 74,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs surfaces worn???

front inner brake pad linings look slightly low/worn???

off side front door shut B post VIN plate sticker letter damaged

park brake shoes noisy inoperation

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,315 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs surfaces worn???

off side front door mirror glass tinted???

off side front door shut lower B post VIN plate sticker first letter damaged [W]

parking brake shoes slightly noisy in operation???

Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,315 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs surfaces worn???

off side front door mirror glass tinted???

off side front door shut lower B post VIN plate sticker first letter damaged [W]

parking brake shoes slightly noisy in operation???

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,906 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs worn and lipped slightly pitted on inner face.

long travel to paking brake

nearside front torque arm ball joint boot split.

offside front tyre below limit on outer edge.

rear boot lid struts will not hold boot open.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,301 miles

Off side front tyre slightly worn on edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,616 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 XYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

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

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