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HT03 VWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 106,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTHSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,717 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,291 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,164 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 99,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from diff ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from diff ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 91,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,904 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,120 miles

Engine idle erratic.

Offside front tyre tread worn near to legal limit.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,172 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,430 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front tyre treads worn on edges near to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre pressure was low.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,399 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,600 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,477 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 VWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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