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HT03 VVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,466 mi
Last recorded59,466 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 49,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2009 40,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,040 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,136 miles

large plastic undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,134 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,705 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 VVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

HT03 VVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is HT03 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 VVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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