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HN03 XYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 XYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,578 miles

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,616 miles

Headlamp lens slightly deteriated.

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear tyres have slight cracking on inner & outer,/sidewalls shoulders,

o/s/r tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f rear seat belt, unable to fully extend to lock into the mechanism, retracting system maybe slightly faulty. Could be very DANGEROUS.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,653 miles

And can be DANGEROUS on R.B.T Roller Brake Test.

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

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

Rear Tyres now 32 P.S.I.

Rear tyre pressures too low, o/s/r tyre only 12 P.S.I.

Tester not obligated to check tyre pressures.

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall/shoulder

o/s/r tyre has a severe tear on outer sidewall.

tyre pressures must be checked prior to mot test.

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim, o/s/f headlamp aim too far to the left. headlamp lens slightly deteriated.

o/s/r tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

rear brake discs slightly worn/scored/pitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rear hangar corroded.

front brake discs slightly pitted. rear brake discs slightly scored, and pitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,819 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

directional indicater switch slightly loose.

front and rear brake discs slightly worn, scored, and pitted.

front brake callipers slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre has very slight cracking on inner shoulder.

o/s/f tyre has very slight cracking on inner sidewall and outer shoulder.

tyres were too low at start of test, only 10 P.S.I., should be atleast 32 P.S.I.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 43,543 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 XYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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