MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear + front o/s corner damaged (0.1 (b))
rear fuel pipes corroded
Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear + front o/s corner damaged (0.1 (b))
poor head light pattern
rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear brake hoses deteriorated small cracks in outer covers (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre outer edge deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
soon require wiper blades
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GF03 OCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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