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FY03 GGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 98,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,038 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,692 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 60,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,325 miles

1.front brake discs wearing.2.creak from rear suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,266 miles

brake pedal spongy

rear no plate

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,709 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 GGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GGU, 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 FY03 GGU registered?

FY03 GGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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