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GD03 VFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,958 mi
Last recorded74,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 74,958 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,958 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 71,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch poor operation

o/s/f wiper poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 71,914 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch poor operation

o/s/f wiper poor condition

Pass 29 May 2014 69,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 65,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery covered

Pass 10 May 2012 62,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,929 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 VFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

GD03 VFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is GD03 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 VFK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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