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A2 GXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,592 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 118,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,246 miles

Offside Front fog light glass cracked

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 104,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front fog light glass cracked

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 82,918 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,293 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

o/s mirror glass tarnished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

o/s mirror glass tarnished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s mirror glass tarnished

Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s mirror glass tarnished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 57,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,294 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,715 miles

Sill areas,floors,chassis,parts of steering,suspension brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,715 miles

Sill areas,floors,chassis,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible

Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,607 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

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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A2 GXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A2 GXF, 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 A2 GXF registered?

A2 GXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for A2 GXF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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