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BG03 GYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,091 mi
Last recorded128,091 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,091 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Performance very low. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate does not open. (6.2.3 (a))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 114,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,072 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,089 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 105,089 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,086 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,691 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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BG03 GYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG03 GYR, 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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BG03 GYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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