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HV03 AFX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,047 mi
Last recorded110,047 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 110,047 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 110,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,262 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,515 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 94,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,175 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,689 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,678 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,277 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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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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