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BD03 GZU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 160,102 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 160,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,621 miles

Air filter housing insecure..

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

Indicator switch faulty indicator stops working after several flashes , needs attention (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 139,621 miles

Air filter housing insecure..

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

Indicator switch faulty indicator stops working after several flashes , needs attention (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,089 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not showing any cord

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted-obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 122,260 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted-obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 122,216 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted-obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 112,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 101,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,437 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,439 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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BD03 GZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD03 GZU, 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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BD03 GZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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