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GD03 TXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,824 mi
Last recorded117,824 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 TXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,216 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,120 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,918 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 70,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,604 miles

brake pad wear light is on dash but pads all ok

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,943 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,943 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,993 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 TXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

GD03 TXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is GD03 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 TXZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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