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GD03 OHB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 113,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 103,552 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 8 Nov 2021 96,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,329 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,776 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres are very worn on the edges (CONTINENTAL 195/65R15 V) (Just acceptable

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,686 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges (CONTINENTAL 195/65R15 V

direction indicator switch is worn

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are worn on the edges (CONTINENTAL 195/65R15 V

direction indicator switch is worn

front brake discs are lipped

front registration plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 14 May 2015 66,015 miles

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge (CONTINENTAL 195/65R15 V)

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 14 May 2015 66,015 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge (CONTINENTAL 195/65R15 V)

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 20 May 2014 59,670 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 19 May 2014 59,670 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,401 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,401 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 50,818 miles

Both rear drive-shafts are corroded

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 47,646 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2011 47,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,911 miles

advisorys on previous test 523287810176

Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,907 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2009 36,638 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,555 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 21,554 miles

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

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

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 OHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GD03 OHB, 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 GD03 OHB registered?

GD03 OHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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