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GF03 OPG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,055 mi
Last recorded129,055 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 116,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,483 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,464 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,250 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 107,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

EML ON

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 93,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,025 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper fitted incorrectly but clearing screen

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,013 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 66,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,367 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 56,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml light on

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,332 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 41,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 41,271 miles

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

HAND BRAKE IS STIFF TO OPERATE

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,599 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 OPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OPG, 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 OPG registered?

GF03 OPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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