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BG03 GYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,211 mi
Last recorded70,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,211 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 70,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,503 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 51,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 49,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,143 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 38,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise - esp warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 30,568 miles

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

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

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 GYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 GYU registered?

BG03 GYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is BG03 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 GYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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