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HY03 UEX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,241 mi
Last recorded217,241 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 217,241 miles

Both side outer sills covered

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 217,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both side outer sills covered

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 202,975 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to permitted limit

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted and outer sills covered

Fail 27 Feb 2017 202,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn close to permitted limit

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 11 Feb 2016 186,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 186,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 168,594 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 150,572 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven wear both front tyre treads

Pass 14 Feb 2013 135,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,464 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low?

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 104,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,434 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear brake pads appear low

rear number plate faded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,840 miles

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

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

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

offside rear light lens damagede (temp repair)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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 UEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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