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GF03 UXW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,071 mi
Last recorded196,071 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 196,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 190,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 182,937 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 182,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 174,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 174,152 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 166,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 166,632 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 158,038 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 158,014 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 148,662 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 148,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 136,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s parking brake only working @ 30%

Pass 15 Jun 2009 126,100 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 126,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 116,190 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 116,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,911 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 99,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,025 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both number plates are water damaged

offside front indicator repeater holed

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 UXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

GF03 UXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is GF03 UXW safe to buy?

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