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GD03 OTN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 149,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 142,069 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nearside front door mirror dammaged

offside door mirror glass faided

suspect injector fault

Fail 20 Mar 2013 142,060 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside door mirror glass faided

screw to nearside rear tyre

suspect injector fault

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nearside front door mirror dammaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 133,842 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 133,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bumper loose

Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,363 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 125,297 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f mirror deteriating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge-on legal limit

rear pads low

Fail 22 Jan 2010 116,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 12 Jan 2009 105,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,768 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

chip in screen

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 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GD03 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

GD03 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is GD03 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 OTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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