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HV03 AHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake exerting little force indicating adjustment or repair is required

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, near brake pipe/hose mount, not judged as excessive when examined (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

vehicle underside and underside components suffering corrosion, not excessive when examined

Fail 5 Nov 2021 153,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake exerting little force indicating adjustment or repair is required

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, near brake pipe/hose mount, not judged as excessive when examined (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

both front fog lamps inoperative when examined

both front headlamp lenses turning opaque, headlamp aim no effected when examined

exhaust repaired with exhaust paste when examined

vehicle underside and underside components suffering corrosion, not excessive when examined

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,909 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 133,572 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 133,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,092 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated, exhaust system still supported,,, recommend attention

o/s/f fog light not working, n/s/f fog light taped up

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

vehicle electrical system has issues, all warning lights working correctly at time of test.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,092 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2.3mm,, small cut in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge,, 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated, exhaust system still supported,,, recommend attention

o/s/f fog light not working, n/s/f fog light taped up

recommend check steering track

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 5 May 2017 121,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 121,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn oninner edge

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre has small cracks on inner wall

Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,353 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn oninner edge

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre has small cracks on inner wall

Pass 7 May 2014 95,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade split,recommend replacement

offside front wiper blade split,recommend replacement

slight noise from nearside rear suspension but no play detected

Pass 28 Apr 2013 83,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2011 68,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 52,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,257 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 33,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,693 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 AHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV03 AHL, 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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HV03 AHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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