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FY03 GGK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 GGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,571 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,050 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 61,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge no cords showing at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,708 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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,766 miles

slight oil leek from gearbox sump

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,766 miles

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

slight oil leek from gearbox sump

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,567 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,252 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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FY03 GGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 GGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 GGK registered?

FY03 GGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FY03 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 GGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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