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HN03 XZS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon (3.5.1g)

Front front brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working side repeater in mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon (3.5.1g)

Front front brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 144,310 miles

slight play in all 4 lower arms

wipers slightly smeary

discs worn

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 144,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside out .. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working the door mirror LED (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn

oil leak

slight play in all 4 lower arms

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 May 2015 140,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 140,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 135,904 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight exhaust blow - indicator stalk intermitant non cancel

Fail 24 Nov 2012 80,135 miles

Accident damage to the offside front of vehicle body

Engine management lamp illuminated

Gearbox oil leak ?

Nearside & offside (mirror) side repeaters slightly discoloured ?

Nearside & offside front (front suspension arms) bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Slight corrosion on the rear underside components & exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2012 80,135 miles

Accident damage to the offside front of vehicle body

Engine management lamp illuminated

Gearbox oil leak ?

Nearside & offside (mirror) side repeaters slightly discoloured ?

Nearside & offside front (front suspension arms) bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Slight corrosion on the rear underside components & exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,759 miles

nearside front jacking point broken off.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 76,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front jacking point broken off.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,894 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking mount damaged

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,238 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,203 miles

Gearbox leak.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,203 miles

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

Gearbox leak.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,097 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)

offside rear stop light wiring

wheel alignment

Pass 17 Jun 2006 50,113 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 XZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

HN03 XZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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