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HV03 TXX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,293 mi
Last recorded108,293 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,975 miles

Nearside Front damage to wing

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 104,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to wing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,459 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,493 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle underside covered in mud obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,306 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,851 miles

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,352 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake fluctuating

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,356 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,356 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 TXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

HV03 TXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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