MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY03 UBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HY03 UBW, 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 UBW registered?
HY03 UBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.
Is HY03 UBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY03 UBW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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