MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the side walls and tread, below service standard. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the side walls and tread, worn on inner edge, below service standard. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the side walls and tread, below service standard. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the side walls and tread, worn on inner edge, below service standard. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
General Underbody Corrosion Started
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass started to fog in corners (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
General Underbody Corrosion Started
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass started to fog in corners (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing in treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear most rear suspension components have surface rust.
corrosion to drivers door, passenger door, and o/s/r wheel arch.
Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge (tracking)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge (tracking)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge (tracking)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge (tracking)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres worn on edges.
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)
front track control arm inner bushes perished.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
front track control arm inner bushes perished.
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)
o/s/f control arm bush deteriorated
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HS02 ENG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 HS02 ENG, 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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HS02 ENG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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