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HT03 OZH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,069 mi
Last recorded212,069 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 212,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 341,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 196,875 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 196,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 184,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 170,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 158,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 155,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 10 Oct 2011 148,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2011 148,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 154,040 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 144,027 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 100,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 88,230 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2007 88,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,940 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

HT03 OZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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