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HY03 UBH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 140,186 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 140,185 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 118,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,835 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 107,835 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,096 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,164 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f front arm inner bush starting to come away from its bonding

o/s/f rear lower arm inner bush is deteriorated

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,192 miles

indicator witch broke

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,318 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,872 miles

Front suspension hubs and joints corroded

Front wiper blades noisey

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,469 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,324 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,871 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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HY03 UBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HY03 UBH, 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 HY03 UBH registered?

HY03 UBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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