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HV03 EVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened incorrectly located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened incorrectly located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 143,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 143,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 143,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 142,556 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly located.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 140,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly located.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 140,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear position lamps working on back up

Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 136,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,410 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 130,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 128,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,394 miles

wipers noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,634 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,534 miles

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

rear coil spring on nearside very corroded outter cover split strong advise. unable to see hole spring.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

ecu light on engine running poor

esp light on

tyres slightly worn on outter edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,819 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,916 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suggest front wheel alignment (tracking) checked.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,229 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 EVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

HV03 EVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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