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HW03 EVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,260 mi
Last recorded149,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 149,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 142,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 136,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 125,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 114,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 113,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 107,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,724 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 62,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,997 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,997 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,777 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,257 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 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW03 EVF registered?

HW03 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is HW03 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 EVF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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