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HT03 VVE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,541 mi
Last recorded77,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 77,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,973 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 VVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

HT03 VVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is HT03 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 VVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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