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GF03 OCB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 129,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 129,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Engine miss-firing

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

Pass 8 May 2014 124,053 miles

front discs have raised edges to them.

Fail 8 May 2014 124,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 116,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 May 2013 116,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,538 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

som e wear in near side front knuckle joint

Fail 24 Oct 2011 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

som e wear in near side front knuckle joint

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,434 miles

exhaust leak in middle

front ytres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,324 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f antiroll bar link worn

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

exhaust leak in middle

front ytres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,269 miles

engine management light on

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,849 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 OCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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