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HV03 TYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,750 mi
Last recorded196,750 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 196,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 175,885 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2011 145,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 111,152 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor, rear brakes are noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 68,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 47,660 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

HV03 TYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is HV03 TYU safe to buy?

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