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GF03 DFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,306 mi
Last recorded174,306 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 174,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 161,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 142,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,050 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,096 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,096 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,502 miles

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

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

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,709 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,941 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 26,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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GF03 DFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF03 DFU, 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 GF03 DFU registered?

GF03 DFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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