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C17 GEF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 GEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 123,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 121,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 120,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 118,332 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 118,332 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,138 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,489 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,965 miles

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight delamination on rear number plate

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,139 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,139 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,830 miles

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,375 miles

both rear tyres very close to wear bands

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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C17 GEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C17 GEF, 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 C17 GEF registered?

C17 GEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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