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BL03 GUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,708 mi
Last recorded108,708 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,708 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 104,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty does not lock in position but functions (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty does not latch but the indicators work correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 95,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty does not latch but the indicators work correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,963 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not latch but the indicators work correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflective surface is very dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,453 miles

indicator switch does not latch on although the indicators work correctly

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3.0mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3.0mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 73,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,997 miles

nearside rear footbrake weak compared to offside rear

Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,997 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside rear footbrake weak compared to offside rear

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear footbrake weak compared to offside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,851 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,851 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,621 miles

Nearside 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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BL03 GUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL03 GUG, 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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BL03 GUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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