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HY03 UBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 151,613 miles

Nearside Front indicator repeater (door mirror type) lense damaged and LEDs showing pale light

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

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Fail 30 Mar 2021 151,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn large D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator repeater (door mirror type) lense damaged and LEDs showing pale light

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

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,929 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 114,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,129 miles

OSR tyre worn on edges and low in tread

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,833 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OSR tyre worn on edges and low in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,384 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 79,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,815 miles

n/s front tyre bald on edges and on min, slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,832 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 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UBV, 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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HY03 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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