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GCW 725

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,696 mi
Last recorded143,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 725
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,696 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has damage all round

Fail 23 Jan 2024 141,489 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 134,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,357 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 122,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Driver view (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,896 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front ,lower rear arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

creaking in o/s rear suspension no play at time of test

parking brake performance just met

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front ,lower rear arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

creaking in o/s rear suspension no play at time of test

parking brake performance just met

Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,797 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,776 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,732 miles

Centre exhaust clamp splitting

Drivers mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,732 miles

Centre exhaust clamp splitting

Drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,606 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,016 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,326 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 23 Jan 2008 47,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,732 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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GCW 725 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GCW 725, 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 GCW 725 registered?

GCW 725 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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