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HT03 VVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,665 mi
Last recorded163,665 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 163,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 156,430 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 156,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 141,869 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 141,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 130,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 130,962 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 130,431 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 130,431 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 130,419 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 129,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,083 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,586 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 126,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rust treatment brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rust treatment metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,433 miles

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 23 Oct 2009 89,129 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,016 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 50,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,639 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 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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