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HT03 FWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,385 mi
Last recorded146,385 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,385 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 146,385 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

front flexies slight perishing n/s/r rtytre close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

front flexies slight perishing n/s/r rtytre close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,763 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 128,745 miles

Emissions not tested severe oil leak from engine bay (7.3.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 19 May 2015 124,347 miles

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

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

Offside front torque arm ball joint has play in it

Offside front tyre valve perishing

Scratch in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2015 124,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front torque arm ball joint has play in it

Offside front tyre valve perishing

Rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Scratch in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2014 114,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center rear mounting corroded and broken off

wipers poor smearing

Fail 3 May 2013 103,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center rear mounting corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 103,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center rear mounting corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 94,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 94,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 85,164 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 18 May 2010 74,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,637 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,545 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 51,545 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2007 39,768 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 24 May 2006 25,931 miles

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)

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 FWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

HT03 FWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is HT03 FWZ safe to buy?

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