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HV03 ALU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,394 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,846 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 72,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 56,548 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 56,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 19,609 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,650 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 12,630 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 10,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,807 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 ALU 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 68.2%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

HV03 ALU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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