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GF03 EXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,146 mi
Last recorded152,146 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 EXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 152,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to nearside rear, above rear sub-frame and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to offside rear, above rear sub-frame and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 145,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 145,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail spring mounting cup broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 140,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,009 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advanced wear in both rear lower suspension arm to hub carrier bushes/pins

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,642 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,776 miles

front and rear brake pads low

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

wipers slightly smeary .. chip in screen

Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTTER EDGE

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 102,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTTER EDGE

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 96,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,580 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp damage an not working

Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,511 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise srs light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,837 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,836 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 27,832 miles

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

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

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 EXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

GF03 EXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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