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GD03 XEG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,565 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 79,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens defective - water ingress

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens has water ingress

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,205 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster has water ingress

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,859 miles

Offside Front suspension bush slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracked/perished tread

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside parking brake low effort compared with offside

offside front suspension bush deteriorated

parking brake low efficiency

rear tyres cracked tread

Fail 1 Aug 2018 63,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside parking brake low effort compared with offside

offside front suspension bush deteriorated

parking brake low efficiency

rear tyres cracked tread

Pass 26 May 2017 63,048 miles

EML remains illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,711 miles

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

front brakes increase at a different rate

nearside rear lamp wet inside

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,711 miles

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

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

front brakes increase at a different rate

nearside rear lamp wet inside

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

front tyres badly perished sidewalls

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,886 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perishing sidewalls

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,886 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking/perishing sidewalls

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,819 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,528 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,237 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked, and rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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 XEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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