MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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.
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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