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HT03 FYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,393 miles

bonnet catch lever missing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,393 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

bonnet catch lever missing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,507 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,934 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 26,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,347 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,647 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 FYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

HT03 FYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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