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GD03 YLB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,189 mi
Last recorded250,189 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 250,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 247,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 243,753 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 243,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 241,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 233,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 233,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/door mirror temporary repair

Pass 10 Nov 2010 220,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 191,463 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Oct 2009 191,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Jul 2008 149,606 miles

rear no plate poor

Fail 28 Jul 2008 149,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear no plate poor

Pass 27 Jul 2007 120,128 miles

rear no plate poor

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,092 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 YLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

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

Is GD03 YLB safe to buy?

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