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HV03 TKC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,346 mi
Last recorded58,346 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 TKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,346 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,999 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower inner suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 57,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,114 miles

Exhaust mounting broken system still supported

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,337 miles

n/s/f front inner lower arm bush deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,358 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,149 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 51,146 miles

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

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

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

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,582 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2013 49,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,005 miles

Cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,545 miles

Rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,906 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 TKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

HV03 TKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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