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GF03 GLY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,640 mi
Last recorded57,640 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 57,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 48,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 40,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 39,155 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper split slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

discs corroded from standing

mice under bonnet

oil damp around auto box

Fail 15 Jun 2022 37,558 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both very dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both performance low and uneven (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

discs corroded from standing

mice under bonnet

oil damp around auto box

Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 37,080 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 36,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald on edge cuts outer wall & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,377 miles

Front 205/55/16 both tyres cuts outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cut outer wall

gearbox oil leak

headlights weak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 cut outer wall

headlights weak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,810 miles

Nearside Front 205/55/16 tyre cut on outer wall

Nearside headlight weak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,777 miles

Nearside & offside head light weak

Nearside Front tyre cuts on outer wall

Offside Front & offside rear 205/55/16 tyres cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights weak

tyres 205/55r16 nearside front cut on outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

plastic cover on battery

Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,746 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on outter wall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,398 miles

rear no plate worn

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,474 miles

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

rear no plate worn

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,064 miles

dipstick missing

rear no. plate deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,046 miles

front no plate slight crack

Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,947 miles

advise suspect leak from transmission

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 GLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

GF03 GLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is GF03 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 GLY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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