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A18 GSD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 74,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,474 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 62,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,755 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,766 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2016 52,595 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,677 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 18,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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A18 GSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 GSD, 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 A18 GSD registered?

A18 GSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is A18 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GSD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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