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HS03 CZW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 CZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 99,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,715 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,565 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 96,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both h/lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel screeching when rotated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine and sill covers fitted

advise front lower suspension arms split but no play

advise rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine and sill covers fitted

advise front lower suspension arms split but no play

advise rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover + under shield fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,480 miles

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,626 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,872 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,872 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,255 miles

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

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

advise engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,797 miles

srs light on dash

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,797 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

srs light on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,698 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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HS03 CZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HS03 CZW, 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 HS03 CZW registered?

HS03 CZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is HS03 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 CZW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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