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HV03 EVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,209 mi
Last recorded141,209 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 141,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 133,051 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts, including metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2018 133,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts, including metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,468 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 6 Jan 2016 116,520 miles

Offside Front Outer edge bald

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,384 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres 0mm on outer edges. Centre 3/4 above 1.6mm

Rear number plate slightly discoloured, but legiable

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some of the center brake lamp LED's not working

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,629 miles

some of the center brake lamp LED's not working

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,120 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s cross strut bushes deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,184 miles

Suspension bush's starting to split.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,955 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,114 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 EVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

HV03 EVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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