MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front hanging bracket broken off pipework (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Auto tint faulty (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubbers on both sides close to limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front hanging bracket broken off pipework (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Auto tint faulty (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubbers on both sides close to limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Under trays fitted
Exhausts rear boxes heat shield insecure
O/S Mirror tint faulty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arms ball joint close to limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhausts rear boxes heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
O/S Mirror tint faulty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arms ball joint close to limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise rust treatment brake pipes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise rust treatment metal brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Advise thorough rustproof of vehicle underbody.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside door mirror/side repeater damaged (function ok)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HT03 VVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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