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GD03 RXM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,442 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 107,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,431 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 102,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,836 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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GD03 RXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

GD03 RXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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