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HT03 OZC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,228 mi
Last recorded141,228 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 141,228 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/f door mirrior damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 137,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,304 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 133,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,505 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 125,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,042 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,346 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,346 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,824 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 OZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

HT03 OZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is HT03 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 OZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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