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HN03 YCT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,411 mi
Last recorded91,411 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 YCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,777 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,777 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,996 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,996 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,751 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,197 miles

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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 YCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

HN03 YCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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