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HT03 OZA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,818 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre/rear exhaust bracket fractured

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,818 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre/rear exhaust bracket fractured

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust mounts

eml on

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust mounts

damage to n/s/f door

eml on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,087 miles

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

Both rear shocks have slight lift but damping effect not reduced, sill covers fitted. Tiny chips in windscreen.

Centre exhaust bracket broken but sysytem stable.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator switch right function slightly worn, all tyres wearing on edges of tread, o/s/f tyre has a split in tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks have slight lift but damping effect not reduced, sill covers fitted. Tiny chips in windscreen.

Centre exhaust bracket broken but sysytem stable.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator switch right function slightly worn, all tyres wearing on edges of tread, o/s/f tyre has a split in tread area.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,036 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Exhaust surport bracket to gearbox cracked

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,036 miles

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

Air bag warning lamp on

Exhaust surport bracket to gearbox cracked

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 8 Jun 2011 68,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,471 miles

Fuel filter stained and a smell petrol present

Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter stained and a smell petrol present

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,139 miles

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

trims fitted to both outer door sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,134 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

trims fitted to both outer door sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2007 35,992 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,826 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 OZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OZA, 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 OZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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