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HT03 FYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,262 mi
Last recorded151,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 151,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 146,249 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 136,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,303 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner tread & o/s/f tyre low on outer tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 115,611 miles

nsf headlamp aim slightly low

nsr tyre tread around 2mm on inner side 205 55 16

osf wiper blade smearing slightly

unabe to check nsr seatbelt & mechansim: baby boaster seat is fitted

unable to check osr seat belt & mechanism: baby seat is fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,734 miles

advise nsf headlamp unit slightly loose

advise unable to check condition of rear seatbelts, baby seats fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,807 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 96,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,307 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end.

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 FYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

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

Is HT03 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 FYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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