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HT03 DDV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,205 mi
Last recorded71,205 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,205 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass tinted

Fail 20 Nov 2023 60,461 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass tinted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,471 miles

Offside Door mirror glass tinted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 59,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass tinted

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,278 miles

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

Off side mirror glass tinted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,053 miles

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

off side mirror dark tint.

Pass 7 May 2019 55,221 miles

Offside mirror glass poor

Pass 11 May 2018 53,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 48,185 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

under trims fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

under trims fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 44,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,732 miles

offside rear tyre worn to wearbars

Pass 6 May 2011 34,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,388 miles

may require front brake pads & offside rear tyre 4-6000 miles

Fail 8 May 2009 46,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 29,804 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,828 miles

play offside front lower balljoint-will require attention soon!

slight play in steering offside

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,789 miles

as per 394420297185

Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,789 miles

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

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

NOTE! rattly bearing noise from front of engine!!

Pass 19 May 2006 17,318 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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HT03 DDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT03 DDV, 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 HT03 DDV registered?

HT03 DDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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