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HV03 YRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,641 mi
Last recorded69,641 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 69,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 69,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 63,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,829 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front door mirror glass discoloured/deteriorated

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 58,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,984 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,786 miles

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)

general underside surface corrosion

indicator switch deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,531 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,721 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,453 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,038 miles

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

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,928 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,814 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 YRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

HV03 YRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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