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HV03 ESF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,033 mi
Last recorded154,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 154,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 154,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 146,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,242 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 137,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 128,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 120,637 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,826 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 108,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,131 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,547 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,934 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,882 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 ESF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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