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HT03 VVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,387 miles

Engine mil light showing

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE COMPONETS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,854 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,726 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,524 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,566 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 VVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

HT03 VVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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