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BL03 GVT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,630 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,031 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 109,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 98,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,223 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,939 miles

both rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 May 2007 17,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,554 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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BL03 GVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GVT, 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 BL03 GVT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL03 GVT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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