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HY03 UCM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

139,775 mi
Last recorded139,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 139,775 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 127,977 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 127,965 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 122,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 122,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 119,379 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,693 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 113,693 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,724 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust Bracket Insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 85,935 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,935 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 75,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,585 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,322 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 UCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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