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FR03 GXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 129,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion around

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,408 miles

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm wear bars and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and slight out of shape Tyre size 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 114,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm wear bars and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1x sp 22 wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and slight out of shape Tyre size 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1x sp 24 wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,088 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear exhaust mounting rusted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,362 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,126 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 83,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,268 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,296 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,296 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,268 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,971 miles

various minor chips in screen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,813 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,912 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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FR03 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FR03 GXV, 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 FR03 GXV registered?

FR03 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is FR03 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 GXV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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