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G11 DRC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,272 mi
Last recorded142,272 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 142,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 137,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,683 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both centre brake pipes corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 129,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both centre brake pipes corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

o.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit/worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 120,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn away on the inside edges

ecu light on dash indicating a fault.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,266 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,266 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 84,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,131 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,131 miles

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

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)

no plates poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,332 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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G11 DRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 G11 DRC, 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 G11 DRC registered?

G11 DRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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