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GD03 MKU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,134 mi
Last recorded162,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 MKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 162,134 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 157,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 147,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 136,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,069 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 131,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,608 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 113,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 87,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wheels slight curb damage

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

offside rear primary side light not working but both rear secondary side ligts are

offside reartyre low on tread 2mm and has a nail in it

Fail 22 Jun 2006 87,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all wheels slight curb damage

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

offside rear primary side light not working but both rear secondary side ligts are

offside reartyre low on tread 2mm and has a nail in it

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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GD03 MKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD03 MKU, 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

How do I check the history of GD03 MKU?

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What year was GD03 MKU registered?

GD03 MKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is GD03 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 MKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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