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HN03 XYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,271 mi
Last recorded148,271 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 148,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Apr 2022 139,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 139,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,698 miles

full under body covers/trays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,698 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

full under body covers/trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2019 137,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 137,113 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 137,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EPC warning lamp ON

Pass 3 May 2018 134,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,940 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking of engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,110 miles

Offside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,709 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

indicator/wiper stalk slightly worn but does not affect its function

offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,233 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension components slighly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 116,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 102,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,264 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 55,165 miles

Both rear tyres worn

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,165 miles

Both rear tyres worn

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

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 XYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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