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HX03 ALU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,787 mi
Last recorded76,787 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,786 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted to car

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,846 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted to car

Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 60,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,171 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm & cracking (225.50.16)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,013 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2015 48,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center stop light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,317 miles

front tyres bald on edges (205.55.16)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 43,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edges & wearing low on outer edges (205.55.16)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,237 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edges & wearing low on outer edges (205.55.16)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,372 miles

Tyre size : 205.55.16

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge & wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,539 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,539 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,738 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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HX03 ALU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX03 ALU, 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 HX03 ALU registered?

HX03 ALU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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