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HV03 YSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,426 mi
Last recorded135,426 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 135,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,916 miles

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

centre rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

Fail 23 Mar 2018 130,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

centre rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,101 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jan 2015 104,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine warning light on

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,606 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

windscreen chipped

windscreen washers weak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,722 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes perished

both front tyres worn low and perished

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

exhaust mountings corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and brake pads close to limit advise replacment

movement in both front wheel bearings

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,320 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,573 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 YSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSJ, 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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HV03 YSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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