MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
both front lower, middle ball joints play on limit
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both front lower, middle ball joints play on limit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear tyres getting low on tread
o/s/f tyre going bald on both edges + close to limit
outer sills + floor pans covered
both front tyres wearing on edges
front brake discs ridged
outer sills + floor pans covered
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/front tyre worn
o/s/front tyre damaged on sidewall
parking brake travel long
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HT03 RWL safe to buy?
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