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HV03 SEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,017 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 79,445 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 74,207 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 74,207 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 110,780 miles

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

front pads wearing

Pass 20 May 2013 103,417 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 17 May 2012 60,508 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 60,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 56,007 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 56,007 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 51,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 46,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chips in screen

o/s/r (inner) wheel damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres wearing

slight play in front hubs

Fail 20 May 2009 46,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chips in screen

o/s/r (inner) wheel damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres wearing

slight play in front hubs

Pass 20 May 2008 40,356 miles

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2008 40,356 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2007 34,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,842 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 SEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

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

Is HV03 SEY safe to buy?

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