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GF03 EWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,553 miles

n/s/ mirror indicator cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,722 miles

Both front wheel bearings have play,the n/s mirror indicator is cracked.

N/S/f tyre is unevenly worn.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 110,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wheel bearings have play,the n/s mirror indicator is cracked.

N/S/f tyre is unevenly worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 104,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread not cut as deep

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,747 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread not cut as deep

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2010 94,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,527 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,384 miles

Front brake pads half worn

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Requires tracking adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,384 miles

Front brake pads half worn

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

Requires tracking adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,765 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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GF03 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GF03 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

GF03 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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