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HY03 UEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,635 mi
Last recorded164,635 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 164,635 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,565 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 156,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 149,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 149,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 140,017 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 133,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 125,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 188,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 102,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,355 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,299 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,608 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 UEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

HY03 UEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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