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HT03 DEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,816 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 83,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,060 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

various underbody components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust has a minor leak

undertrays fitted

various underbody components corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 78,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps have a poor beam image

Fail 18 May 2017 78,457 miles

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

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

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)

EML on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps have a poor beam image

Pass 27 May 2016 76,071 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 76,065 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay in the on position on either side (1.4.A.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 71,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enl light on

various underbody components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,808 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 64,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

various underbody comonents corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,181 miles

emissions just pass test

indicator stalk worn and just passes test

Pass 26 May 2011 56,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,644 miles

Oil leak

various under body covers not allowing full under body inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & close to limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,267 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,289 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 DEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HT03 DEU, 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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HT03 DEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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