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HX03 ARZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 125,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 118,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 118,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 107,011 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 8 Apr 2015 96,518 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,507 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,512 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,858 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)

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 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX03 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

HX03 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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