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HT03 DYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,688 mi
Last recorded137,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 137,688 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 129,151 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded x2

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,786 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 95,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn possibly below manufactures minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.8 to 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn possibly below manufactures minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.8 to 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,004 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS SOME LIGHT FRAYING ON THE SIDE OF THE BELT.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS SOME LIGHT FRAYING ON THE SIDE OF THE BELT.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,919 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,127 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,127 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,394 miles

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

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

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,036 miles

boot release stiff

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

n/s mirror switch not working

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,853 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,515 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)

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 DYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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