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HT03 DYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,158 miles

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

NSF tyre bald on outer edge and should be replaced

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyer wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger broken from rear of the center pipe

nail in NSR tyre

nail in OSF tyre

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2015 105,158 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

NSF tyre bald on outer edge and should be replaced

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyer wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger broken from rear of the center pipe

nail in NSR tyre

nail in OSF tyre

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,196 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn heavily on the outter edge.

rear exhaust mounting broken,exhaust still supported.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,196 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on.

offside front tyre worn heavily on the outter edge.

rear exhaust mounting broken,exhaust still supported.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,788 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in front windscreen

Pass 29 May 2012 79,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2009 50,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,887 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,465 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 DYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

HT03 DYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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