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GF03 OOX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,176 mi
Last recorded151,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 151,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 142,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 140,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox weeping around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across above rear subframe and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 140,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.88% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox weeping around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across above rear subframe and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front seat-belt twisted

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 138,198 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken off exhaust (by rear diff) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached fouling body (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front seat-belt twisted

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 14 May 2019 129,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 117,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 May 2018 117,156 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 105,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 May 2016 92,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,863 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 79,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2014 65,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 50,288 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 50,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 29,005 miles

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

both front tyres worn uneven slightly

Fail 15 May 2012 29,005 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven slightly

Pass 14 May 2011 9,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 9,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 8,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,914 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 5,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,500 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 OOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OOX, 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 OOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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