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HT03 RWL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

228,394 mi
Last recorded228,394 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 228,394 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s parking brake reading very poor

Fail 22 Jun 2020 228,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s parking brake reading very poor

Pass 21 Jun 2019 212,372 miles

both front lower, middle ball joints play on limit

Fail 21 Jun 2019 212,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front lower, middle ball joints play on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2018 196,130 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 196,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 177,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 161,006 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes started to corrode

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 161,005 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes started to corrode

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit + sidewalls damaged

play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/r tyre damaged on both sidewalls

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 142,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/r tyre damaged on both sidewalls

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,183 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre close to limit

outer sills covered + whole underneath

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2014 122,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre close to limit

outer sills covered + whole underneath

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2013 103,094 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,315 miles

o/s/f tyre going bald on both edges + close to limit

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,469 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs ridged

outer sills + floor pans covered

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs ridged

outer sills + floor pans covered

Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,453 miles

n/s/front tyre worn

o/s/front tyre damaged on sidewall

parking brake travel long

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,607 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight damage tofront o/s tyre wall

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,170 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 RWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

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

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