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HV03 EUE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,784 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 98,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cast Iron Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,034 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,518 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,480 miles

Exhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,274 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,461 miles

front brake imbalance 23% maximum front imbalance is 25%

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,368 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,873 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,456 miles

Cut to outer wall of the nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,044 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,046 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,046 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

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 EUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

HV03 EUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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