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G7 RCO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,885 mi
Last recorded182,885 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 RCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 182,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 170,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 144,334 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 144,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,314 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 35,314 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,402 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 30,124 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,052 miles

Offside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,496 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,428 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 11 Sep 2007 15,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,281 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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G7 RCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G7 RCO, 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 G7 RCO registered?

G7 RCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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