MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under tray and cover fitted
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattlin
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear furrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
full under tray fitted
corrosion to various under vehicle suspension and steering components
extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible
nearside steering rack gaiter starting to split
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to various under vehicle suspension and steering components
extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible
nearside steering rack gaiter starting to split
all front lower suspension arm mount bushes starting to split
both rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish and split
extensive heavy plastic covers to most of vehicle underside - full inspection not possible
rear seat belts not fully tested due to fitment of child seats
very slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Indicator switch faulty offside indicator will not stay switched on (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
all front lower suspension arm mount bushes starting to split
both rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish and split
extensive heavy plastic covers to most of vehicle underside - full inspection not possible
rear seat belts not fully tested due to fitment of child seats
very slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf tyre wall damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing thin on edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV03 AFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HV03 AFX, 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 HV03 AFX registered?
HV03 AFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.
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