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HV03 SDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,766 mi
Last recorded160,766 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 160,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 160,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 159,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 157,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 154,197 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 154,165 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions worn smooth and cracking (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 14 Nov 2017 148,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,200 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on both edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 137,651 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play steering rack inner joint/s

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 56,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 51,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,014 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,162 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 30,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

HV03 SDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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