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HW03 EUZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 130,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 127,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass tainted (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full view of all components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,326 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,393 miles

full sill covers fitted

underbody panels fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,282 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

full sill covers fitted

underbody panels fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,692 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,119 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,101 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 3 Apr 2008 36,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,573 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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HW03 EUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HW03 EUZ, 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 HW03 EUZ registered?

HW03 EUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is HW03 EUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 EUZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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