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HY03 UCA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 164,025 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,045 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 122,582 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,603 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 118,603 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 115,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Apr 2013 115,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 111,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2011 107,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,516 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 UCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

HY03 UCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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