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HV03 SDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,938 mi
Last recorded175,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 175,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on iner edge

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre very close to sidewall

recomend wax oil

Pass 14 Jan 2016 160,743 miles

THERE ARE OTHER ITEMS NOTICED DURING THE INSPECTION. SEE ATTACHED NOTES

Pass 29 Jan 2015 142,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 123,333 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,499 miles

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

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,157 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,324 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,312 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,312 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

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 SDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 SDX registered?

HV03 SDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HV03 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 SDX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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