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HV03 TYW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 TYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,943 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 97,719 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 96,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85 % worn (3.5.1g)

under-tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 94,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres aproaching limits

exhaust leak engine area

Pass 2 May 2013 83,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot h/brake low

Fail 2 May 2013 83,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot h/brake low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 75,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,392 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 74,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,843 miles

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

Park brake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn low on edges (stepped tread pattern)

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

cut/split in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,177 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 TYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV03 TYW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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