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CV03 GPK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some front and rear underside suspension and braking components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 108,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some front and rear underside suspension and braking components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,531 miles

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

advise rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 102,689 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

advise undertray fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 102,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 100,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2016 100,552 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamps slightly frosted

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

N/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,472 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,222 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,221 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 May 2012 80,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

wipers starting to smear

sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,218 miles

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Fail 27 May 2011 70,217 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 27 May 2010 60,422 miles

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,403 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside

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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CV03 GPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV03 GPK, 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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CV03 GPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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